<p>This position is 24 hours per week; Three 8-hour shifts or 24 hours spread out Monday through Friday.</p> <p>Qualification Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; OR, has a Bachelor's degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work and 1 year of social work experience in a health-related facility. </li><li>Currently licensed as a social worker or counselor in Ohio; must be able to obtain certification/registration as a social worker/counselor in the state of Michigan. </li><li>Has working experience charting in an EMR system, Netsmart system preferred. </li><li>Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills; possesses strong interviewing and listening skills. </li><li>Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of local and state human service agencies. </li><li>Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. </li><li>Has the ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team. </li><li>Understands the hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying. </li><li>Possesses a valid driver's license with an automobile in good working order that is insured according to agency requirements. </li></ul> <p>Essential Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Performs comprehensive initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments on referred patients/families including mental health status, sexuality, spirituality, risk and methods of coping. </li><li>Assesses patient/family members for risk related to abuse/neglect and suicide and those with active or past substance abuse. </li><li>Provides effective counseling approaches and processes for patients and families, including therapeutic and supportive interventions, patient/family life education, life review, crisis intervention and suicide prevention when indicated. </li><li>Actively participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care, including patients and families with the most complex psychosocial needs. </li><li>Utilizes the principles of case management in delivering effective services for a caseload of hospice patients and families. </li><li>Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care. </li><li>Assesses and refers for ongoing bereavement services. </li><li>Responsible for end-of-life care planning including knowledge of DPOA, living wills, provision of care for dependents, assessing decision capacity, and funeral planning. </li><li>Facilitates family support groups as needed. </li><li>Actively contributes psychosocial information at the Interdisciplinary Team meeting and interacts with other team members in a professional manner. </li><li>Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals. </li><li>Responsible for discharge planning as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care. </li><li>Documents comprehensive assessments, appropriate goals, interventions provided, and patient/family response to those interventions (obtained through direct patient/family contacts, telephone contacts and referrals) clearly and concisely for the patient medical record. Meets agency standards for clinical documentation. </li><li>Maintains infection control practices as related to patient care activities. </li><li>Maintains the standards of Social Work/Counselor in accordance with the principles set forth by the Ohio State Health Departments, NASW, Joint Commission, NHO, OHO and agency policies and procedures. </li><li>Maintains productivity standards defined by the agency. </li><li>Works with diverse cultures, life styles, children and adolescents, and acute and chronic mental illness, and substance abuse. </li><li>Participates in the QAPI program, orientation, professional student education, and other activities as assigned. </li><li>Participates in in-services or other continuing education to meet own needs and agency requirements. </li><li>Responsible to learn and utilize technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance of duties. </li><li>Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training. </li><li>Holds in strictest confidence all patient information and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by Hospice. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Social Workers may have exposure to infectious diseases. When on call, this position may require driving to facilities in various weather conditions, as well as day and/or night-time travel.</p>