Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Albany, GA

Position Summary:

Under the leadership of the Director, Hospice, the Social Worker is an active member of the Hospice team that delivers professional end-of-life care and services consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy and direction of the Nursing Home department and CRHS. The Social Worker reviews patient and family needs and coordinates the delivery of social and support services and bereavement counseling that is age-appropriate and culturally sensitive for patients and their family members. Works with Hospice staff to ensure that the appropriate support services are available and provided as required and modified as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work.

• Experience:

Requires three to five years of social work-related experience. Medical or Hospice social work and bereavement counseling preferred.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires current state certification as a social worker.

Maintains a current certification in Basic Life Support (If BLS verification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.)

Maintains a current valid Driver’s License and proof of minimum automobile insurance. A Criminal Background Check is required upon hire and reviewed annually.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Counsel’s patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of the plan of care as developed by all members of the interdisciplinary team working with the patient.
• Actively participates in Hospice interdisciplinary group meetings and home healthcare conferences.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Submits completed documentation in accordance with established standards for timeliness and accuracy.
• Complies with Hospice quality, satisfaction and regulatory compliance standards to ensure they are either met or exceeded.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Completes all required professional education and mandatory in-services to maintain professional licensure.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.