Social Worker

Available Position: FT, 40 hours per week, M-F 8a-430pm, on call after hours/weekend/holiday
Summary of Position: The Social Worker is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of psycho-social services to patients and families in accordance with an appropriate plan of care.
Education and Experience:

1. Masters Of Social Work (may consider Bachelor of Social Work) Degree from a social work curriculum accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Masters of Social Work preferred.

1. Current Social Work licensure in the State of Ohio.
2. Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical setting.
3. Healthcare and/or Hospice experience preferred.

Special Skills and Requirements:

1. Shall have a valid driver's license.
2. Excellent customer service skills.
3. Detail oriented with excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
4. Ability to follow instructions.
5. Ability to work independently without supervision.
6. Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather.
7. Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.
8. Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting and walking.

Responsibilities of Position:

1. Completes a comprehensive initial and on-going psychosocial assessment according to accepted standards of practice and agency policy for each patient and family or as requested.
2. Assess patent and family members for risk related to abuse/neglect and suicide and those with active or past substance abuse and initiate contracts as deemed appropriate.
3. Provide effective counseling approaches and processes for patients and families, including therapeutic and supportive interventions, education, life review, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention when indicated.
4. Assist patient and families with end-of-life care planning including knowledge of living wills, DPOA, provision of care for dependents, assessing decision capacity, and funeral planning.
5. Develop and implement a plan of care for patient/family and attend IDG and care conferences as needed.

1. Utilize existing community resources to assist patient/family.

1. Assist members of the Interdisciplinary Team to understand the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health care.
2. Coordinate visits with other team members to ensure most effective meeting of patient/family needs.

1. Assure continuity of care when a change in location of care is necessary (including admission to nursing home or respite setting). Facilitate nursing facility placement (PAS/RR's) and arrange transportation.
2. Provide education to employees, volunteers, and the community about services available to meet the psychosocial/economic needs of the patient.
3. Assist the Bereavement Coordinator with bereavement services as requested under the direction of the Social Services Manager.
4. Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families.