We are hiring for a Medical Social Worker.
This is a Full Time Salaried position that will include both office work and doing Home Visits for Hospice.
Candidates must be licensed as a Social Worker in OH. Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree considered.
Hospice or Home Care experience required.
Position will also include Volunteer Manager & Bereavement Coordinator duties.
At Caretenders Hospice in Columbus, OH, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!?
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
The Medical Social Worker for hospice, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.
- Assists the patient, significant others, physician, and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental, and social factors related to the patient's health status as needed.
- Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients daily.
- Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients as needed.
- Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family needs if needed.
- Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided and frequency of service delivery up to thirteen (13) months following the death of the patient.
The Hospice Volunteer Manager supports the company's operations by leading, managing, and coordinating agency volunteers. Essential functions include coordinating recruitment, training, on-going education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers according to regulatory and state guidelines.
- Implement necessary actions to ensure that the program meets the standards set by regulatory or certification bodies, and company pillars, regarding the participation of volunteers.
- Submit timely reports to the Executive Director and Director of Clinical services regarding volunteer activities and levels of participation assuring compliance of 5% regulatory volunteer participation hours.
- Meets with patients, caregivers, families, and hospice team to coordinate patient care related volunteer assignments.
- Assign volunteers to appropriate activities.
- Monitors reports from the volunteers and brings urgent items to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.
- Maintains accurate and timely volunteer activity care plan documentation in the electronic medical record system in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.
The Bereavement Coordinator is a qualified professional who supervises the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient and family needs. Demonstrates proficiency in providing bereavement services to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, spiritual beliefs, and mental/emotional status as evidenced by observation and EGSS scores.
- Establishes a Plan of Care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided and frequency of service delivery up to thirteen (13) months following the death of the patient.
- Demonstrates active listening and impactful suggestions to bereaved during phone and home visits within LHC-required time guidelines as evidenced by observation, Visit Notes and EGSS scores.
- Leads and coordinates at least 12 effective sessions of Grief Support Group per calendar year as evidenced by observation and EGSS scores.
- Maintains Bereavement Binder with information and attendance sheets from Memorial Services, Grief Support Groups, Holiday events, and other Hospice and Community groups and presentations.
- Demonstrates individualized and compassionate care for each bereaved as evidenced by documentation in Visit Notes, Bereavement Risk Assessment, Care Plan, and EGSS scores.
License Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and supervised by MSW.
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- OH: Must be licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work.
