Medical Social Worker- Hospice - 138413

Job Summary: Responsible for the provision of direct social work service in Home Health and/or Hospice utilizing the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification/planning, action/intervention and clinical goal/outcome evaluation. Providing direct casework services to clients related to their medical/psychiatric diagnosis, including biopsychosocial assessment, assisting with long-term planning and decision making, crisis intervention and short-term therapy. Performing holistic evaluation of patient/home, developing an appropriate plan of care, initiating discharge planning, evaluating progress towards goals and monitoring achievement of desired outcomes. Providing skilled social work services to patients and education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the home care/hospice plan of treatment. Performing holistic assessment and, as clinical indicated, coordinating and modifying the plan of care with the patient, caregiver, case manager, primary physician and other members of the inter/multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Evaluating patient/home environment as related to holistic healthcare/social needs and making appropriate referrals to other services, agencies and community resources as clinically indicated in collaboration with the case manager and primary physician. Coordinating social work services, collaborating and communicating with other members of the inter/multi-disciplinary team to assure an appropriate and smooth flow of care/services for the patient through the care continuum. Evaluating, reviewing, and revising the patient's social work plan of care on a regular basis and, as clinically indicated, taking prompt action in response to changes in the patient's health condition in collaboration with the case manager. As part of on-going discharge planning and care coordination, evaluating interventions and outcomes of social work services by reviewing goals set in plan of care utilizing plan of care and physician's orders. Providing services to a generally adult patient/caregiver population and given area of clinical specialty and skill. May also provide services to pediatric population. Providing services to all patients utilizing appropriate universal infection control precautions and practices (standard and transmission based precautions), including individuals with communicable diseases. For incorporation into the home care/hospice record, provide skilled and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines. Performing quality/outcome-oriented home visits and other job duties according to Agency productivity standards. Proactively initiating and participating in patient care inter/multi-disciplinary case conferences and meetings, as well as education and in-service programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring: Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work Minimum of 2 years Preferred: experience in a healthcare setting and

Required: Social Worker Advanced License - Washington (Washington: Minimum requirement) orRequired: Social Worker Associate Advanced License - Washington (Washington: Minimum requirement) orRequired: Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical License - WA (Washington: Minimum requirement) orRequired: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker-Washington (Washington: Exceeds minimum requirement) and

Required: Basic Life Support and

Required: Driver's License and auto insurance

OSHA: This is a category II job classification per OSHA standards. Normal work involves no exposure to blood borne pathogens, but exposure may be occasionally required.

Working Conditions: Lifting Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Bend/ twist/ reach/ push/ pull occasionally. Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 5 lbs. Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting or in office environment. Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.