Hospice Social Worker Home Health & Hospice at Otterbein SeniorLife

OverviewThe Home Health & Hospice Social Worker is responsible for the provision of a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.At Otterbein youre more than an employee youre a Partner in Caring. Together we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.Whether in our vibrant communities our welcoming small house neighborhoods Home Health Hospice or Home Office we provide the highest level of compassionate quality care.Join our team of Partners who are talented kind wise funny spirited generous endearing and truly one-of-a-kind.Shifts Available: PRNResponsibilities:Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement risk assessment of patient/family/caregiver in a thorough accurate and compassionate fashion within five (5) calendar days after the patients election of Hospice care.Function as an expert and facilitator at obtaining and making referrals to community resources to meet the needs of patients and families including obtaining financial assistance when indicated and referring patients and families to community agencies with appropriate follow-up.Assist family/caregiver in placement of patient in a facility for basic care respite or inpatient when appropriate as indicated.Provide psychosocial and anticipatory grief counseling to patients families caregivers and significant others relative to the impact and implications of the terminal disease and patient care.Assesses the psychosocial status of patient/family as it relates to capacity to cope with diseases terminal illness environment and death. Provides counseling services as applicable and assists in utilizing community resources. Communicates findings to the team.Participate in the development of the plan of care and treatment. Holds case conferences as needed.Prepare social histories evaluations and plan interventions based on findings.Updates maintains and submits clinical documentation according to agency guidelines in an accurate and timely manner. Assists with discharge planning.Attends and participates in scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT) to coordinate care plans follow up on changes problem solve identify social problems their severity and interrelatedness to the medical situations as well as assessing family strengths and weaknesses and discussing alternate methods of alleviating the situation.Assist team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors of the patient & family.Ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for patients reports all complaints reports all allegations of abuse misappropriation of patient property and/or any other corporate compliance items.Acts as a mentor to other personnel by participating in orientation and assisting with field training and in-service education to contractors and referral sourcesTeaches the patient family and/or caregiver regarding the progression of the disease process and self-care techniques which includes providing counseling support/ instructions as ordered by physician.SkillsMust have effective communication comprehension documentation interpersonal and computer skills.Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs.Ability to work in a field setting and exhibit ability to make sound judgments.QualificationsEducation: Masters degree in social workfrom a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work EducationLicensure: Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements. Active Ohio Social Work license.Experience:Minimum of 1 year experience in a health care field with experience working with patients and families coping with terminal illness and dying. Hospice or home care experience preferred but not required.BENEFITS*Health & WellnessMedical Insurance with free virtual doctor visitsVision & Dental InsurancePet InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional supportFinancial Security401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day onePaid Holidays for a healthy work-life balanceTuition Reimbursement up to $5250 per year for ANY field of studyTuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati University of Toledo and Hondros CollegeEmployee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challengesLegal & Identity Theft ProtectionGrowth & DevelopmentUniversity Partnerships with University of Cincinnati University of Toledo and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discountsMultiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access PerksAccess to 1000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work*Some benefits including PTO and tuition reimbursement are based on hours worked.Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Hospice Social Worker at Otterbein! Key Skills Catheter Care,Nursing Home Experience,Patient Care,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Hospice Care,Vital Signs Experience,Case Management,Home Care,Medical Imaging,Catheterization,Cerner Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1