Social Worker MSW Columbus

Social Worker Opportunity at Anew Hospice

Full Time Hours Available. Candidates must be a Master of Social Work (MSW).

This position will support the Columbus, IN area

Anew Hospice is Indiana-owned and operated with Hoosier hospitality ingrained in everything we do. We’re committed to providing compassionate care, clinical excellence and outstanding customer service to our patients and their families at the end of life. Creating a positive experience through comfort and support is our number one priority.

Our team is growing! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? We are seeking a full time Social Worker to serve in Columbus.

The Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement which include providing care based on the Social Work Practice Act.

Job duties for this role include

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients/clients and families/caregivers related to the patient's/client’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/client’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.
• 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/client and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient/client and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients/clients referred to social work prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Educates patients/clients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients/clients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients/clients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients/clients and families/caregivers and community agencies.