Otterbein SeniorLife·Bellefontaine, Ohio
Provide comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement services to terminally ill patients and their families. Coordinate care through interdisciplinary team meetings and facilitate referrals to community resources for financial and basic care needs.
Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement risk assessment of patient/family/caregiver in a thorough, accurate, and compassionate fashion within five (5) calendar days after the patient’s election of Hospice care. Function as an expert and facilitator at obtaining and making referrals to community resources to meet the needs of patients and families including obtaining financial assistance when indicated and referring patients and families to community agencies with appropriate follow-up. Assist family/caregiver in placement of patient in a facility for basic care, respite or inpatient when appropriate as indicated. Provide psychosocial and anticipatory grief counseling to patients, families, caregivers and significant others relative to the impact and implications of the terminal disease and patient care. Assesses the psychosocial status of patient/family as it relates to capacity to cope with diseases, terminal illness, environment and death. Provides counseling services as applicable and assists in utilizing community resources. Communicates findings to the team. Participate in the development of the plan of care and treatment. Holds case conferences as needed. Prepare social histories, evaluations and plan interventions based on findings. Updates, maintains and submits clinical documentation according to agency guidelines in an accurate and timely manner. Assists with discharge planning. Attends and participates in scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT) to coordinate care plans, follow up on changes, problem solve, identify social problems, their severity and interrelatedness to the medical situations, as well as, assessing family strengths and weaknesses and discussing alternate methods of alleviating the situation. Assist team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors of the patient & family. Ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for patients, reports all complaints, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of patient property and/or any other corporate compliance items. Acts as a mentor to other personnel by participating in orientation and assisting with field training and in-service education to contractors and referral sources Teaches the patient, family and/or caregiver regarding the progression of the disease process and self-care techniques, which includes providing counseling support/ instructions as ordered by physician. Skills Must have effective communication, comprehension, documentation, interpersonal and computer skills. Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs. Ability to work in a field setting and exhibit ability to make sound judgments.
Education: Master's degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Licensure: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements. Active Ohio Social Work license.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school and an active Ohio Social Work license. Must have at least one year of healthcare experience working with terminally ill patients and a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
