Social Worker
Treasure Coast Hospice - Fort Pierce, FL
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The Social Services Specialist is responsible for performing assessments, psychosocial services and interventions with the patient and family within their scope of practice as a member of the interdisciplinary team. This position requires the exercise of discretion and judgment to evaluate patients and families to determine needs and develop care strategies. The Social Services Specialist performs duties that include assessment, intervention, anticipatory grief counseling, care planning, end of life planning, documentation, collaborative/communication and the efficient use of various resources to hospice patients and families. [[Qualifications: ]{garamond='}]{new=' roman=' times='} MSW from an approved college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Current LCSW, LMFT or LMHC in the State of Florida Will consider BSW or another Baccalaureate degree in Health and Human Service with experience in healthcare Hospice experience preferred Two years' experience in patient care, home care or an acute care setting Must be self-directed; be able to work well independently, as well as a member of a team Keep up to date professionally via education, continuing education courses, etc. Skilled in written and oral communication Attendance is a condition of employment [[Expectations:]{garamond='}]{new=' roman=' times='} Provide program development strategies for Treasure Coast Hospice, in an organized, routine capacity that will enable the cohesion of team developments. Work collaboratively with other departments, demonstrate and encourage leadership for a comprehensive approach to program development. Inspire staff to live the Treasure Coast Hospice's Mission, to achieve its Vision, and demonstrate our Values and Commitment. Be current in legal and compliance hospice issues. [[Key Result Areas: ]{garamond='}]{new=' roman=' times='} Performs clinical assessment, clinical intervention and goal setting with patients and families as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Able to perform and complete suicide assessment and develop safety plan, as indicated. Demonstrates professional counseling skills, encompassing, but not limited to, engaging patients and caregivers, re-framing, reflecting, clarifying, affirming strengths, normalizing emotions, setting goals and limits, and involving patient families in the plan of care. Demonstrates the ability to lead and act as a facilitator for groups of patients, family systems, caregivers, and/or staff in processing grief and other emotions surrounding death and dying. Responsible for accurate and timely completion (same day documentation) of Psychosocial Assessment, Plan of Care, progress notes and all other documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. All documentation is clinically appropriate and care-plan driven to accurately reflect goals of care, interventions(s) provided and changes in patient's conditions. Motivate and lead self with ethical behavior, confidence, energy and integrity. Participates fully in the planning and the delivery of hospice care services in accordance to the scope of practice. Assists patients/families in connecting with available community services. Assumes the role of advocate for the patient/family unity, planning for future care, funeral arrangements, obtaining financial information, Medicaid applications (as needed), advanced directives, discharge planning, and other matters related to advocacy. Contacts patient/family within one hour when an immediate need/crisis is indicated. Within one hour of an immediate or crisis visit, report findings to immediate supervisor. Records all patient/family visits, telephone contacts in the medical record within a period of 24 hours. [[Establishes therapeutic relationships and maintains healthy interpersonal boundaries with patients and amilies from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. ]{garamond='}]{new=' roman=' times='}
Created: 2024-09-23