Social Worker at Good Shepherd Hospice

Olathe, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Patient Care, Emotional Support, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Documentation, Community Resources, Coping Strategies, Health Adjustment, Confidentiality, Educational Programs, Loss Support, Plan of Care, Assessment, Medical Recommendations, Supervision, Hospice Philosophy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to serve our patients and their families in OLATHE and surrounding communities. The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services to the patient and family in accordance with the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Responsibilities Assists the physician and other members of the care team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems. Assesses the social and emotional factors within 5 days of admission in order to estimate the patient’s and family’s capacity and potential to cope with the problems of daily living and with the terminal illness. Helps the patient and family to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide services planned to assist the patient and family in achieving the optimum social and health adjustment within their capacity. Utilizes all available resources, such as family and community agencies, to assist the patient and family to live better within the limitations of the illness. Observes, records, and reports social and emotional changes. Documents all services in the patient’s clinical record. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team and actively participates in the development and review of the plan of care for assigned patients. Participates in ongoing educational programs. Participates on committees and performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures. Supports staff with loss and patient/family issues. Maintains confidentiality of patient/family status. Qualifications Master’s degree from a school of social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or; Has a baccalaureate degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is supervised by an MSW or; Has a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by an MSW. Must be licensed in the state where care is being delivered. (if required. At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting. Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker assists the care team in understanding social and emotional factors affecting patients' health and assesses these factors within five days of admission. They help patients and families understand medical recommendations and utilize community resources to improve their quality of life.