Hospice Clinical Social Worker

Under general supervision, provides supportive services to the patient / family unit of care. Provides assistance in adjustment to illness and grief, addressing personal, financial and environmental difficulties, which occur with end of life.

Job Description

Education :

Master's degree in Social Work from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Licensures / Certifications :

Licensed in the State of Maryland as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C). Advanced licensure for LMSWs is required within 3 years of the start date, supervision provided

Experience :

One year of social work experience in a health care setting. Previous hospice experience preferred.

Skills :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary team in providing patient care

Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention to detail

Must possess professional image, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and self-motivation

Comfortable in maintaining professional boundaries

Strong self-awareness

Culturally humble, curious and open to learning about diverse backgrounds

Proficient computer skills

Knowledgeable about community resources as well as diligent in researching a wide array of resources including those related to financial benefits

Demonstrates empathy and compassion

Effective time management

Highly organized

Knowledge of self-care, personal boundaries; abilities, limits and inner resources

Analytical skills necessary to assess client needs, to establish a plan of care and to implement appropriate interventions

Ability to function independently and effectively anticipate needs and problems

Patient & Workplace Safety :

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population :

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervises social work interns as assigned

LCSW-C Social Workers may supervise social workers with a LMSW as assigned

Conducts biopsychosocial assessments of the patient and family as the basis for care planning

Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships

Addresses the emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs of the patient and family related to the patient's illness, need for care, response to treatment and adjustment to care.

Provides individual and family counseling specific to the disease process, coping, and planning.

Provides psychosocial education to patients and their family members regarding coping strategies and techniques to manage stress, pain, and other symptoms of illness

Conducts a comprehensive needs assessment and assists patients and family members with referrals and linkage to services in the community

Supports the patient and their family through dying process

Assures that a patient's end of life wishes are met through education and helps to capture their wishes in legal documents such as MOLST and advanced directives

Assesses and addresses caregiving resources and needs

Conducts crisis intervention including suicide assessment and prevention

Conducts bereavement care and grief counseling, including anticipatory responses to and processing grief

Facilitates smooth transition from care environments

Assists with discharge planning

Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings

Participates on committees as appropriate or assigned

Educates staff during IDTs about mental health issues, family dynamics, or psychosocial factors impacting care.

Advises IDT members of the maintenance of appropriate and therapeutic boundaries

Debriefs difficult cases or deaths within the IDT

Participates in monthly or bimonthly structured peer case conferences or group therapy

Participates in supervision as dictated by the Board of Social Work Examiners regulations

Assists with orientation of new employees

Participates in the on-call rotation and provides after-hours and holiday coverage as specified by needs of the agency.

Identifies and reports abuse and neglect as mandated by law

Assures patient safety

Creates timely and accurate documentation

Adheres to Gilchrist standards and facilitates continuously improved processes and services

Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values :

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.

Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities.

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and / or exceeds customer expectations.

Actively pursues learning and self-development.

Pays attention to detail; follows through.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for others.

Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.

Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.

Reports to work regularly and on time.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.

Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.

Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.

Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.

Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients / families / coworkers.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.

Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products / services.

Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.

Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently.

Pay Range

$56,785.43 - $90,856.69

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.