Msw – Hospice – Per Diem

Msw – Hospice – Per Diem

Requirements

• Masters of Social Work MSW degree from a school accredited by the council on Social Work Education
• 2 years recent relevant experience
• BLS-Basic Life Support
• INS-Automobile Insurance
• DL-Valid Drivers License
• In depth understanding of the implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and the dynamics of grief
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Demonstrates working knowledge of resources and treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR)
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an advocate and helps clients gain access to resources during bereavement including grief counseling or other mental health services for patients
• Exercises sound judgment, and developed skills to assist patients and families in coping with the emotional issues and practical arrangements related to a patient’s diagnosis
• Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication
• Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care
• May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.