Hospice Social Worker-LCSW

Job Summary: Responsible for the provision, direction, supervision, and evaluation of medical social services to patients in the hospice environment, in accordance with hospice policies and procedures, applicable health standards, governmental laws and regulations. Proactively meet the needs of and assist the patient in the achievement of individualized and measurable outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts hospice comprehensive assessments at the time of admission. Assess the patients and family's psychosocial, emotional, and financial needs on an ongoing basis.
Maintains an individualized, up to date care plan that reflects the care being provided to patients/families.
Participate in development and re-evaluation of care plan for patients needing social work services.
Provides social work visits/services to patient/family as determined in the plan of care and through the plan in documentation.
Instruct, treat, observe, and evaluate patients with significant social and emotional situations affecting their health status.
Use clinical judgment to address adverse social and emotional responses connected with the patient's terminal illness.
Report any changes in patient's condition and response to treatment to RN Care Manager (RNCM).
Educate and counsel the patient and family in treating and coping with the social and emotional responses to illness.
Educate patient/family in areas related to caregiving and in preparation for death as reflected in documentation
Provide ongoing assessment of needs and communicate changes to care team members.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Demonstrates preparedness for IDT meetings and provides IDT updates to a teammate prior to any planned absences.
Participate in care coordination activities and act as resource to other team members in identification and resolution of patient needs.
Access and utilized appropriate community resources.
Develop, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and QAPI.
Review LSW documentation for accuracy with plan of care and cosigns.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Master's Degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education of Social Work
Licensed in Colorado as an LCSW.
Minimum of one (1) year experience as an LCSW, preferably in hospice

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, professional journals, and legal documents.
Ability to read and interpret physicians' orders and notes from other caregivers as well as respond to them verbally and in writing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Current CPR certification.
Current TB skin test screening upon hire.
Proof of current Covid-19 vaccination or approved Medical or Religious exemption.
Possession of a valid state Driver's License with reliable transportation and applicable car insurance.

COMPENSATION:
Benefits for fulltime employees (> 32 hours/week): Health Insurance (Aetna): Dental Insurance (Delta Dental); Vision (VSP). Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for fulltime employees are paid at 100% by the agency for employee and at 75% by the agency for spouses and dependents. Additional benefits include: FSA, Short and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance; 403b investment/retirement plan; Accrued PTO and 8 Paid Holidays.
Salary as noted or commensurate with experience.