Job: BRISTOL - Medical Social Worker

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BRISTOL - Medical Social Worker

Tracking Code

981

Job Description

Bristol Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Social Worker!

At Bristol Hospice, we value our people. We listen to your needs, because we recognize that satisfied employees give superior service. Bristol Hospice is made up of passionate, committed people who have a desire to serve our community by making a difference in a positive, memorable way.

If embracing a reverence of life through offering care and assistance to those in need is what motivates you, then you may have what it takes to be a part of the Bristol Hospice team!

Bristol Hospice supports ongoing growth and professional development, through schooling and advancement opportunities.

Our low turnover and high retention rates are due in part to our family-friendly philosophy.

We are deeply committed to the goal of providing an employment environment where our employees feel valued and welcome, like part of the family.

What Can Bristol Hospice Offer You?

-Flexibility

-Autonomy

-Loving Working Environment

-Growth Opportunities

Join Our Team!

The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
2. Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
3. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
4. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
5. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
6. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
7. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
8. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
9. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
10. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
11. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on symptoms of the terminal illness.
12. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
14. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
15. Performs other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

Required Skills

1. A graduate of a master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. Licensed Social Worker.
3. Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
4. Experience in a hospice care preferred.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

Company Location

Bristol Hospice - Hawaii,LLC (B706)

Job Location

Honolulu, HI, US.

Position Type

Part-Time

Shift

Days

Additional schedule/shift information?

N/A

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