What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Aura Health?
Role Summary
Provide psychosocial assessment and supportive care to hospice patients and their families in the home. Coordinate and advocate for patient needs by connecting individuals with appropriate community resources and services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychosocial assessment and supportive care to hospice patients and their families in the home. Coordinate and advocate for patient needs by connecting individuals with appropriate community resources and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and offer counseling and emotional support to patients and families.
- Identify and address social, behavioral, and financial concerns that affect care and wellbeing.
- Coordinate care and assist with safe care transitions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Connect patients and families with community resources and support programs.
- Strong counseling and assessment skills with the ability to work compassionately with patients facing serious illness.
- Ability to evaluate social and financial needs and help coordinate solutions.
- Effective communication and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong advocacy skills and familiarity with community resource navigation.