Hospice Social Worker

This position oversees a range of clinical social work services to patients/clients and families in inpatient, ambulatory and community settings utilizing individual, family or group modalities and practicing within the guidelines of professional social work ethics and standards. Participate in multi-discipline case conferences. Consult with agency care providers regarding social service needs of clients and families.

Location: Community Based/Hybrid

Two Open Roles: Malden and surrounding area and Haverhill and the surrounding areas

Hours: Full-Time 8-4:30

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Social Work.

2. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Provide psychosocial assessment of the individual and family, including limitations, deficits and strengths in their current situation and environment, as well as functional level. May conduct a psychiatric social work assessment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Develop treatment plans with appropriate and competent interventions.

• Responsible for psychosocial assessment and intervention in crisis situations that often involve issues of suicide, homicide, family violence, elder or child abuse.

• Clinically assess the patient's needs for long-term care, evaluate the home and family situation, help the patient and family to develop an in-home care plan, explore alternatives to in-home care and arrange for placement if necessary.

• Provide treatment, therapy, psycho-education and/or counseling utilizing individual, family or group modalities.

• Provide information, referral and creative resource acquisition for specific individual and family needs both within the Hospital and in the community as indicated. Assist patients/families to understand psychosocial factors impeding their maximal utilization of hospital and community resources.

• Collaborate with and provide psychosocial consultation to the health care team to promote a smooth, coordinated plan of care. Aid the team in understanding and integrating the significance of psychosocial factors in relation to patient's illness, treatment and recovery. Identify psychosocial issues that may impede progress. Make recommendations to the team regarding patient/family care and management. Assist health care team to assist patient/family level of understanding to make informed decisions.

• Provide medical social services to the patient's family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when necessary to remove a clear and direct impediment to the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition or rate of recovery.

• Treat patients and families with dignity and respect at all times. Offer time for questions and answers. Be empathetic in communication while working toward optimal health goals.

• Provide outreach, case finding/screening for high-risk issues that may impact on patient's progress, participation in plan, discharge or ability to utilize resources.

• Assist with discharge planning issues to ensure continuity of care. Formulate, coordinate and implement the psychosocial components of outpatient care.

• Consult, collaborate and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources.

• Serve as a patient/family advocate with a variety of systems both internally and externally as required. May be called upon to testify in court.

• Ensure clinical documentation is complete and according to departmental standards. Perform other administrative documentation and record keeping, such as accountability and statistical reports, billing forms, student intern evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. in complete and timely manner.

• Initiate policy and program development in specific service area or team, utilizing knowledge of state-of-the-art programs and promoting social work values such as patient self-determination and social justice. Initiate, participate in and support policy and program development in the Department of Social Work Services.

• Engage in regularly scheduled meetings, programs and activities of the Department. Serve on departmental committees. Represent the profession and Department in hospital and community meetings and committees.

• Participate in social work professional education, supervision and teaching activities.

• Maintain collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.

• Continually monitor, assess and modify social work practice and programs. Conduct quality improvement activities and research regarding service delivery and effectiveness of interventions, as required.

• Conduct or participate in professional organizations, grant writing, teaching, public presentations, seminars and workshops.

• Ensure compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.). Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!
• 403(b) retirement with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fleet Car Program

About Care at Home:

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it's needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system - we're a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you'll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family's well-being.

Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer