What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER, M.S.W. position at Archbold?
Social Worker/MSW - Hospice
Education Requirements
Masters Degree in social work from a college or university program accredited by the Council of Social Work education.
Experience
Two years post graduate experience in health care or related setting preferred.
Required Skills
Must be licensed in Social Work in Georgia and have a current Georgia Driver's license and valid automobile insurance coverage.
Must be able to meet and communicate professionally with the public.
Must have case management and clinical social work skills as well as possess and exhibit interpersonal skills necessary for appropriate counseling of the terminally ill and their families.
Must be flexible and adaptable and able to work with a multidisciplinary team.
Must be self-motivated and possess good organizational and managerial skills.
Must have basic knowledge of medical terms, disease process, grief process and their relationship to psychosocial needs.
Must be able to work and to solve problems under stressful conditions and will be expected to respond to patient/family concerns and reactions to terminal process with sensitivity and compassion.
Must possess inherent appreciation for and be able to respond to patient/family's individual coping styles and rights to self-determination.
Physical Demands
Physical demands are of moderate level, requiring times of prolonged sitting and standing.
Some lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required.
Supervises: No One
Supervised By: Hospice Director
Performance Standards
Organization Wide:
Maintains a professional image.
Makes a conscientious effort to help maintain a clean, safe and secure environment.
Assumes responsibility for institutional requirements.
Displays positive customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates pride in the organization.
Strives to work well as a team member.
Social Worker/MSW, Hospice
Performs referral and admission duties.
Provides case management services and concrete medical social work.
Provides clinical counseling services.
Other Accountabilities And Duties.
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, three nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Brooks County Hospital in Quitman, Grady General Hospital in Cairo, and Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What We Offer
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
To provide the citizens of South Georgia and North Florida with high-quality, patient-focused healthcare in a cost-effective manner.
Vision
To be the best healthcare system in our region.
Education Requirements
Masters Degree in social work from a college or university program accredited by the Council of Social Work education.
Experience
Two years post graduate experience in health care or related setting preferred.
Required Skills
Must be licensed in Social Work in Georgia and have a current Georgia Driver's license and valid automobile insurance coverage.
Must be able to meet and communicate professionally with the public.
Must have case management and clinical social work skills as well as possess and exhibit interpersonal skills necessary for appropriate counseling of the terminally ill and their families.
Must be flexible and adaptable and able to work with a multidisciplinary team.
Must be self-motivated and possess good organizational and managerial skills.
Must have basic knowledge of medical terms, disease process, grief process and their relationship to psychosocial needs.
Must be able to work and to solve problems under stressful conditions and will be expected to respond to patient/family concerns and reactions to terminal process with sensitivity and compassion.
Must possess inherent appreciation for and be able to respond to patient/family's individual coping styles and rights to self-determination.
Physical Demands
Physical demands are of moderate level, requiring times of prolonged sitting and standing.
Some lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required.
Supervises: No One
Supervised By: Hospice Director
Performance Standards
Organization Wide:
Maintains a professional image.
Makes a conscientious effort to help maintain a clean, safe and secure environment.
Assumes responsibility for institutional requirements.
Displays positive customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates pride in the organization.
Strives to work well as a team member.
Social Worker/MSW, Hospice
Performs referral and admission duties.
Provides case management services and concrete medical social work.
Provides clinical counseling services.
Other Accountabilities And Duties.
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, three nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Brooks County Hospital in Quitman, Grady General Hospital in Cairo, and Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What We Offer
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
To provide the citizens of South Georgia and North Florida with high-quality, patient-focused healthcare in a cost-effective manner.
Vision
To be the best healthcare system in our region.