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Hospice : Social Worker (LSW / LGSW / LISW / LICSW) - Southeast Metro

Hospice : Social Worker (LSW / LGSW / LISW / LICSW) - Southeast Metro

Lifespark Holdings, Inc.Hastings, MN, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Social Worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement which include providing care based on the Social Work Practice Act.

Position : Social Worker for Hospice

Wage : $65,000-$75,000 annually, depending on experience - (wage dependent on license : LSW, LGSW, LISW, LICSW)

Service Area : Southeast Metro (coverage area : Hastings, Afton, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Cottage Grove, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, St. Paul Park, Rosemount, Eagan, Woodbury & surrounding). Plus, mileage reimbursement of .70 cents per mile.

Schedule : Full-Time / Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, 1.0 FTE

Lifespark is a complete senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2004, we've been helping seniors stay healthy, navigate their health care options with confidence, and live fuller, more independent lives as they age. That's where our people come in - from accounting and health technology to front-line nurses, advanced practice professionals, caregivers and everything in between, we are all invested entrepreneurs focused on helping people age magnificently.

Lifespark Benefits Include :

  • Annual Reviews / Raises
  • Paid Time Off - Vacation Time
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for Full Time Hires
  • Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurances
  • 401k + Company Match
  • Referral bonuses
  • Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Position Functions & Responsibilities :

  • Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the RN Case Manager and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
  • Provides an assessment in 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 patient 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 prepares clinical and progress notes.
  • Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
  • Provides an assessment in 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 patient 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 prepares clinical and progress notes.
  • 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 patients and families / caregivers and community agencies.
  • Serves as 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 patient 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 emotion-al factors related to health problems and death / dying issues.
  • Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
  • Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
  • Follow all Emergency and Response Procedures
  • Identifies home safety issues and notifies RN Case Manager or Hospice Administrator of concerns or issues
  • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
  • Injury - Now What? Follows protocols
  • Overview of Process, Types of Reports and Forms
  • Follow-up Required - Escalating Event
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications :

  • Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
  • Experience in a home health care setting preferred.
  • A graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on
  • Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
  • Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
  • Experience in a hospice care preferred.
  • Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death / dying.
  • Current and active Social Worker license in the state of Minnesota.
  • Must be licensed with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and / or organization requirements and is in good working order.
  • Verification of COVID vaccine status or receiving an approved exemption.
  • Our Lifespark culture has created not only an award-winning workplace - earning Star Tribune Top Workplace 12 times, Minneapolis Business Journal Best Places to Work three times, and Top USA #1 in Healthcare - but a place where you have the room to be creative, make a difference, and have a purposeful, direct impact on how people age. Lifespark's full continuum of services offers a breadth of roles with the support to grow your career. To see the experience we are creating, watch our award-winning video Going South - this is the experience you will help create at Lifespark! Changing the age-old story starts with you - let's get you hired.

    It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer's premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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