Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care provides social work services to home care patients and their families. Assesses and treats emotional and behavioral problems related to patient illness. Being a Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a senior case manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
The Hospice Social Worker is a member of the Interdisciplinary Group responsible for the co-case management of hospice patients and families. In collaboration with patient/family, physician and interdisciplinary team, develops and coordinates an individualized Plan of Care (POC) that reflects patient/family centered goals related to Safe & Comfortable Dying, Self-Determined Life Closure, and Effective Bereavement. Also addresses the multiple psychosocial issues that affect Hospice patients and their families/caregivers.
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Patient and Family Care/Case Management
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IDG Participation
Quality Improvement
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