Job Details

Description

Schedule is every M-F from 8a-5p.

Primary tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

• Promotes and practices the Hospice mission and core values and follows all policies and procedures of Tidewell Hospice.
• Assesses patient/family psychosocial, emotional, economic, environmental and cultural factors in order to estimate their potential to cope with terminal illness and death.
• Participates in the development and revision of the plan of care (POC), including short term individual counseling, crisis intervention, and fiscal, legal and health care decisions. Involves the patient/family in the POC whenever possible. Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group and others involved in the patients care.
• Provides psychosocial counseling and support consistent with organization guidelines, NHPCO standards of practice and in support of patient /family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Records clinical and progress notes in accordance with organization/department guidelines within the electronic medical record (EMR) in a point-of-service environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations and certification standards.

• Updates patient/family on condition and provides supportive counseling on a regular basis.
  Identifies and utilizes appropriate community resources, assesses patient/family/caregiver’s ability to access them and provides education as appropriate.

• Assists the physician and other Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) members in recognizing and understanding the social/mental stress and/or disorder that exacerbates the symptoms related to terminal illness.
• Evaluates patient/family response and satisfaction to psychosocial interventions.
• Assesses need for counseling related to risk assessment for pathological grief, risk of suicide, abuse or neglect and collaborates patient/family needs with the IDG, and other community agencies as needed.
• Assists with identifying and securing financial resources consistent with the patient/family needs.
• Makes contact with facility staff in a LTC or ALF setting, in order to collaborate and update the plan of care.
• Evaluates for long-term care when appropriate and assessing ability to accept change in place of residence or level of care as indicated.
• Identifies obstacles to compliance and assisting in understanding goals of interventions and recommends support systems available to reduce stress and facilitate coping with end-of-life care.
• Participates in on-call rotation as needed.
• Display respectful adherence to Empath's community partner facilities, staff, rules, and regulations.

Secondary Responsibilities:
Every incidental duty connected with the Social Worker position cannot be specified in the job description and the colleague, at the discretion of the Clinical Director, may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.

Educational/Professional:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (the one-year Masters level internship would meet this requirement) and has a current Florida license, or
• Is registered with the State of Florida as a Registered Intern actively working on licensure, or
• Is in the process of becoming a Registered Intern with the State of Florida and will have a registration within 90 days of hire.
• Licensure:
• LCSW or registered social work intern licensed eligible.
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License
• Continuing Education: As required for licensure.
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!