What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Tjregional?
JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, provides psycho-social support to hospice patients.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Degrees allowed:
- Has a baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
- A baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by an MSW; and
-Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; or
-Has a baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work
- Education, is employed by the hospice before December 2, 2008, and is not required to be supervised by an MSW.
- Social work supervision: The Conditions of Participation require that, after the December 2, 2008 implementation deadline, the social workers that have BSWs and other degrees will need to have MSW supervision.
- BLS certification.
- Valid Drivers license.
Required Skills
- Two years experience as a social worker in hospital, long term care or hospice setting.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 16-31%
Walking - 16-31%
Standing - 1-15%
Bending/Squatting - 1-15%
Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 1-15%
OSHA Category
Minimal potential for direct exposures.
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Other Physical/Environmental Demands
Lifting - 0-50lbs, 35lbs or more with assistance
Carrying - 0-50lbs, 35lbs or more with assistance
Pulling - up to 100lbs
Pushing - up to 100lbs
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Mission, Service, and Values
Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
- Performs/documents psychosocial assessment.
- Attends the Interdisciplinary Team and/or directly facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and care planning.
- Provides liaison function between the Interdisciplinary Team, discharge planning, and social service departments.
- Provides liaison function between the Interdisciplinary Team and hospice, home care agencies, long term care facilities, and other community services as needed.
- Leads the Bereavement Support Group and facilitates referrals for advanced grief counseling if necessary.