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Absolute Home Health and Hospice Medical Social Worker in Grand Blanc, Michigan
Job description
Absolute Home Health and Hospice is hiring a PRN (as needed) Medical Social Worker in Oakland/Wayne County to join our team working with our Home Care and Hospice patients! This position is a wonderful opportunity to work for an absolutely great organization! If you are a motivated, caring, Social Worker looking for an opportunity to make an impact, this is the company for YOU!
Requirements:
- Licensed Social Worker with current license in the state of Michigan
- Master's in social work is preferred
- Minimum of one year's experience in health care, home care and/or hospice experience preferred
Responsibilities:
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment of the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.
Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels' patients and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides information to and serves as a liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Assists family and patients in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- PRN (as needed)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
- Hospice
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (Required)
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