PRN - MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER - Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

Job Summary :

Provides coordinated care in the home to patients / clients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient / client and family.

Participates in the coordination of care.

Requirements : Job Qualifications :

Job Qualifications :

Education : Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.

Licensure : Certification; Current driver’s license.

Experience : One (1) year experience as a MSW in a health care setting.

Skills : Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.

Transportation : Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in patients’ / clients’ homes in various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally;

some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort :

Prolonged standing, walking and sitting required; requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient / client and family needs;

and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient / client and family psychosocial needs.