What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Williamstown Commons?
To provide initial psychosocial evaluations, ongoing psychosocial
counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services, and
community education, outreach and referrals. Responsible for the
delivery of varied social work services to hospice patients and families
and actively participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary
team. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates
finding to member of the interdisciplinary group. Carries out social
evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities,
communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and
plans interventions based on evaluation findings. Counsels\' patient and
family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other
identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when
necessary. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any
special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes
communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or
taboos. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social
work. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of
advance directives. [For more information and to apply click
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counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services, and
community education, outreach and referrals. Responsible for the
delivery of varied social work services to hospice patients and families
and actively participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary
team. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates
finding to member of the interdisciplinary group. Carries out social
evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities,
communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and
plans interventions based on evaluation findings. Counsels\' patient and
family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other
identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when
necessary. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any
special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes
communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or
taboos. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social
work. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of
advance directives. [For more information and to apply click
here.](https://recruiting.ultipro.com/BER1002BHCS/JobBoard/fb477ce3-755a-4d72-93d7-6bd1a0489cb9/?q=&o=postedDateDesc){target="blank"
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