Description

ProMedica Senior Care, formerly Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, is a leading provider of home health care, hospice care, skilled nursing, memory care and post-acute care.

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for providing patients and families psychosocial care regarding economic, social, and emotional needs.

In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.

4747 - ProMedica Hospice Care - Traverse City, MI - Serving Northwestern Michigan
Location
4747 - ProMedica Hospice Care - Traverse City, MI - Serving Northwestern Michigan
Educational Requirements
Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.May require licensure or certificate as required by the state, and in good standing. (if applicable)
Position Requirements

Prefer one year experience in a health care setting. 100% travel necessary on a daily basis. Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills. Demonstrated ability to work will with an interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the client and family.

Job Specific Details:

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Assess patient/family factors to estimate capacity to cope with diseases, terminal illness and death. Assesses patients for existing mental disorders, stress, suicide risks. Assists in discharge planning from hospitals to homes. Assists in nursing home placement of patients. Assesses and evaluates patients level of care needs and caregiver needs for respite care. Participates in agency quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) programs. Provides counseling and support to family and patient for crisis intervention, preparing Advance Directives, funeral planning, issues involving transfer of fiscal, legal and health care responsibilities, community resources and bereavement needs. Assesses need for counseling related to risk assessment for pathological grief. Communicates psychosocial information to in patient facility when level of care is changed. Assists patient/family in assessing financial resources when appropriate. Assesses bereavement needs.

About the Company:
ProMedica Senior Care