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Social Worker | Social Worker in Social Services Job at Hospice of Santa Cruz County in Scotts Val1

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Social Worker

Location:
Scotts Valley, CA
Description:

The Hospice Social Worker is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team responsible for the co-case management of hospice patients and families. In collaboration with patient/family, physician and interdisciplinary team, develops and coordinates an individualized Plan of Care (POC) that reflects patient/family centered goals related to Safe & Comfortable Dying, Self-Determined Life Closure, and Effective Bereavement. Also addresses the multiple psychosocial issues that affect Hospice patients and their families/caregivers. Essential Responsibilities Patient and Family Care/Case Management Recognizes the patient and family as a "unit of care" Develops an individualized documented plan of care reflecting patient/family goals and provides social work services as outlined in the plan of care Identifies and monitors potential psychosocial hot spots. Provides co-case management support for issues related to care giving, advance directives, funeral planning, community resources and insurance benefit oversight Provides co-case management support for issues related to grief and loss, family dynamics and psychosocial history Collaborates with IDG regarding changes in patient status and POC Exercises professional expertise in managing and coordinating care between and among involved parties in home, SNF and RCFE setting Exercises good clinical judgment in the performance of all duties Understands and properly utilizes changing network of community resources Respects patient right to self-determination and acts as an advocate within the context of the vision, mission, values and ethical standards of HSCC. Assists Admission department with resourcing, assessment, information and registration process as requested Insures documentation is accurate, organized, legible, and a complete reflection of services provided as well as an interdisciplinary approach to care. Utilizes only approved abbreviations to ensure clarity of documentation Demonstrates the ability to articulate the parameters of hospice care and services Demonstrates the ability to work with patients/families under stress and in crisis Demonstrates understanding of Hospice Medicare/Medi-Cal Benefit and third party payors Demonstrates professional demeanor, tact, and respect in dealing with all patients, families, staff and volunteers Responds with flexibility to the changing needs within the assigned caseload Participates in rotation of weekend and holiday Social Work coverage as needed/requested Performs other related job duties as assigned by Supervisor Requirements Education Master of Social Work degree required from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Experience Minimum of 1 year of Social Work experience in a healthcare setting required Prefer previous experience in hospice or other end-of-life care and services Solid experience and/or aptitude with computer systems and electronic medical record systems and charting Skills Desired Strong verbal and written communication skills Skilled in tact and diplomacy Capable of bringing appropriate level of sensitivity and compassion to patients/families facing terminal illness, death and bereavement Understands how to hold and apply appropriate boundaries for care Knowledge of community social work services, resources and operational standards Understanding of all applicable laws and regulations related to social work licensing Understands and utilizes solid ethics in decision making and activities Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable Certifications, Licenses, Registrations LCSW or related license desirable but not required Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Hospice Of Santa Cruz County
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