The purpose of this position is to provide initial psychosocial
evaluations, ongoing psychosocial counseling, direct casework services,
bereavement services and community education, outreach and referrals.
Responsible for the delivery of varied social work services to hospice
patients and families and actively participate as a member of the
hospice interdisciplinary team. At Hillcrest Commons Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center, we have been caring for area families since 1995,
providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term
rehabilitation, long-term care and specialized memory care. We focus on
maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest
possible quality of life, with our highly skilled care teams providing
compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.
Essential Job Functions - Assesses the psychosocial status of
patients and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other
members of the interdisciplinary group. - Carries out social
evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities,
communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and
plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and
family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other
identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when
necessary. - Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any
special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes
communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or
taboos. - Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social
work. - Point of Service documentation is an expectation of all clinical
personnel for quality care, accuracy, and communication standards. The
clinician is expected to appropriately document at Point of Service,
have timely synchronization of patient data & effectively communicate
with the Patient Care Team. - Educates patients and families on, and
assists in, preparation of advanced directives. - Provides information
and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers
regarding practical and environmental needs. - Provides information to
patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. - Serves as
liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community
agencies. - Maintains collaborative relationships with organization
personnel to support patient care. - Maintains and develops contracts
with public and private agencies as resources for patient and
personnel. - Participates in the development of the plan of care,
involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled
interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the
effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal
illness. - Participates in discharge planning when needed. - Other
duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Minimum of one (1) year
experience in health care. - Experience in a long term care setting
preferred. - Bachelor's degree preferred. - Current Massachusetts
licensure: LCSW or LICSW - Demonstrates good verbal and written
communication, and organization skills. Salary Range:$73K - $80K
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