Hospice - Social Worker - LCSW* Job at Transitions Care - Kalamazoo, MI Office Location, Kalamazoo, MI

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  • Transitions Care - Kalamazoo, MI Office Location
  • Kalamazoo, MI

Job Description

Description:

Our people are the difference.

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

As a Social Worker at Transitions Care you will provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families, including regularly assessing the patient and family psychosocial needs, and pre-bereavement/anticipatory grief needs. Implements the Plan of Care provisions to meet their needs, which include; social service goals for alleviating problems, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals pre-bereavement and bereavement care. Local Travel, as necessary.

Major Responsibilities

Conduct initial psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessment of patient/family/caregiver in a thorough, accurate, compassionate, and timely fashion.
Function as a support person for the patient/family/caregiver on an ongoing basis.
Function as expert and facilitator of obtaining community resources to meet the needs of patients and families, including financial assistance. Assist families with referrals to community resources when indicated.
Assist family with Advanced Directives.
Assist family/caregiver in placement of patient in a facility for basic care, when appropriate.
Complete and maintain all patient records at patient's residence and submit accurate and relevant notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
Attend and actively participate in team meetings, IDG meetings, and in-services, and contribute positively to patient care planning.
Assist patient/family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
Participate in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
Maintain clinical records, statistics, reports, and records for the purpose of evaluation and reporting of agency activities as prescribed and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Maintain a caseload and deliver care in a cast-effective manner that demonstrates an understanding of hospice reimbursement methodologies.

Benefits We Offer

Competitive salary
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Auto Allowance
Gas Card
Company Equipment
Paid Time Off

IND3

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Master’s degree preferred. Master’s degree from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required in states as specified.
Licensure and/or certification as required by the State.
Minimum of 2+ years social service experience in a health care setting or social services agency.
Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources (information and referral, state/federal financial programs, and eligibility requirement, etc…).
Strong knowledge of local community resources as it applies to the geographic area.
Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
Understands Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
Demonstrates excellent observation, judgement, and communication skills. Anility to provide good written documentation within a timely manner.
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.

Job Tags

Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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