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Field Social Worker - Hospice

Halifax Health

#Hospice Care #Bereavement #Patient Care #Healthcare #Crisis Intervention #Social Work #Community Resources #Family Dynamics #MSW

Quick overview

The Field Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and develops interdisciplinary care plans for hospice patients and their families. They provide crisis intervention, facilitate community referrals, and support bereavement needs to ensure optimal psychosocial outcomes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an MSW from a CSWE accredited school and have at least one year of healthcare experience, specifically in social work. A valid driver's license and a strong background in counseling and family dynamics are required.

postgraduate degreeCase ManagementCustomer ServiceTime ManagementPatient AdvocacyBereavement SupportCrisis InterventionProfessional CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPsychosocial AssessmentClinical AssessmentFamily DynamicsCommunity Resource Coordination

Job description

Day (United States of America) Field Social Worker - Hospice The Field Social Worker will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment and participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care, supporting the psychosocial needs of the Hospice patient/family to ensure the best possible psychosocial outcomes. - MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school. - Valid driving license and good driving record. - Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience. - Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources - One year of social work experience in a health care setting required. - Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics. - Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting. - Organization, time-management, and self-awareness. - Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization. - Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required - Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. - Provide and document psychosocial assessments - Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver - Facilitate community referrals - Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers - Assess bereavement needs - Provide crisis intervention - Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team - Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care We're glad you're here.
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Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization.

Field Social Worker - Hospice

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