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Social Worker LMSW at Choice Health At Home
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Hospice care, End-of-life counseling, Grief counseling, Psychosocial assessment, Advance directives, Funeral planning, Discharge planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Case management, Patient advocacy, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Communication skills, Interpersonal relations, HomeCare HomeBase

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
A Hospice LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) focuses on the emotional, social, and practical needs of patients receiving end-of-life care—and just as importantly, their families. As a Social Worker, you will: * Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within 5 days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psycho social, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG meetings and community resource referrals. * Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs. * Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes. * Provides patient and family/caregiver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief. * Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating  with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care. * Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property. Requirements * Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school * Social Worker License * One or more years of Hospice experience required * Valid Driver’s License * Valid Auto Insurance * AHA CPR Certification * HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Responsibilities
The Social Worker assesses the psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs of hospice patients and their families to develop comprehensive care plans. They provide end-of-life counseling, assist with advance directives and funeral planning, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.