Hospice Social Worker

*This position is for at least 32 hours and up to 40 hours if desired.

Hands and Hearts Hospice is a locally owned and operated Hospice company based in Wellesley, MA that services patients inside the 495 beltway. We are a professional, customer-centric, and forward thinking organization that promotes from within. Our goal is to hire experienced and empathetic team members to best serve our Hospice patients and families. We place an emphasis on ensuring our team members have a comfortable work-life balance while providing all the necessary resources to them, so they can excel in their respective roles.

Our work environment includes:

• Environment where team members are valued and respected
• Very competitive pay
• Growth opportunities
• Open communication
• Supportive culture
• Modern office setting
• Health, dental and vision
• 401K

DUTIES OF POSITION

Provide Medical Social Services to the patient and/or family according to the Plan of Care.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program. This includes emotional, social, financial and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions and goals for the patient's plan of care.

Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient's plan of care.

Observe, record and report changes on the patient's emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient's illness and his/her need for care and his/her response to treatment.

Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.

Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention.

Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients' Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.

Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.

If the patient/family declines Social Work services, the Social worker continues to offer support to the IDG in it's care of the patient and to monitor the patient/caregiver's evolving needs.

Participate in discharge planning, as needed.

Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Medical Social Worker practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.

Assess the patient's/ family members' ability to cope with the patient's dying.

Act as consultant to the members of the health team, assists them in understanding the social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems.

Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community.

JOB CONDITIONS

The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.

Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Utilization of computer, telephone, copy machine, and other office equipment.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to patient medical records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Social Worker means an individual who is currently licensed to practice social work in

Massachusetts pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 131 under the licensure categories of Licensed

Independent Practitioner of Clinical Social Work, or Licensed Certified Social Worker or

Licensed Social Worker.

• If social work services are provided solely by one individual, that individual shall be a licensed certified social worker with a MSW or a licensed independent clinical social worker.

· Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Or

• Has a baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting and is supervised by an MSW. The BSW will be supervised by an MSW.

• If BSW, one (1) year of Social Work experience mandatory;

If MSW, one (1) year of Social Work experience preferred.

1. Hospice experience required.

2. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.

3. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $75, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person