Clinical Social Worker, Palliative Care
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
Salary -Exempt

Primary Function

Responsible for overseeing and managing the social work care required to meet the needs of patients and caregivers. To provide clinical social work services for patients and their caregivers by assisting with psychosocial issues. Provide psychotherapy as indicated for patients and patient families.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school in social work required.

2. South Carolina clinical social work license required. (LISW-CP)

3. Social work experience in medical field preferred.

4. Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary group setting as well as independently.

5. Ability to work a flexible schedule.

6. Experience with mental health insurance billing preferred.

Physical Demands

Work requires the physical demands of frequent sitting, written and verbal communications; occasional bending/squatting, reaching above shoulder level, crouching/kneeling, opening, and closing file drawers, lifting/carrying and fine manipulation when working with computer and telephone. Essential sensory requirements are visual acuity, touch, and hearing.

Common Job Standards

A. Attendance - Reports to work on time, with attendance in accordance with guidelines in Employee Handbook.

B. Appearance - Dresses professionally and appropriately in accordance with dress code policy, to create a positive impression.

C. Accountability - Accepts responsibility for his/her own conduct, including dependability, stability and honesty. Maintains accurate and timely documentation. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Employee Handbook.

D. Adaptability - Demonstrates willingness and the ability to adapt to new and changing work conditions and requirements, or to varying work procedures.

E. Attitude - Demonstrates a positive frame of mind and professional manner, is cooperative and flexible, and works well with other team members.

F. Integrity – Demonstrates and participates in the organization’s “Integrity” program in its dealings with co-workers, our patients/caregivers and all business contacts.

Job Responsibilities:
(These tasks are illustrative only; to carry out the day-to-day functions of the job, other duties may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.)

a). Coordinates care to palliative patients including comprehensive admission assessment; psychosocial assessments; counseling; development and implementation of the plan of care related to psychosocial needs.

b) Responsible for completing documentation as per policy. Ensures the clinical records are maintained in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

c)Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients and caregivers and documentation as required.

d) Provides counseling/therapy and education to patients and caregivers.

e) Assist with financial concerns of patient and caregiver and make appropriate community referrals as indicated.

f) Provide assistance to the patient and caregiver in the utilization of all appropriate community resources as indicated.

g) Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group

h) Establish and implement goals in the patient care plan to meet the psychosocial needs of the patient and caregiver.

i) Participate in Performance Improvement studies as indicated.

j) Attend in-services and continuing education programs to keep current on regulations. Completes a minimum of twelve hours hospice related in-services per year.

k) Document in chart all visits and/or phone calls to patient/caregiver and report to staff.

l) Complete social work portion of patient/caregiver discharge summaries, re-certifications, etc.

m) Work with staff, local agencies and community groups as opportunity arises to enhance the psychosocial concerns of patients and caregivers experiencing terminal illness and loss. May include marketing or speaking engagements.

n) Participate in agency surveys.

o) Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,034.89 - $78,321.59 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Inpatient
• Nursing home

Work Location: On the road