LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER - LICSW

Job Description

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide initial psychosocial evaluations,

ongoing psychosocial counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services and

community education, outreach and referrals. Responsible for the delivery of varied social work

services to hospice patients and families and actively participate as a member of the hospice

interdisciplinary team.

• 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.

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.

patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or

taboos.

and communication standards. The clinician is expected to appropriately document at Point of

Service, have timely synchronization of patient data & effectively communicate with the Patient

Care Team.

practical and environmental needs.

personnel.

regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of

the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.

related to health problems and death / dying issues.

durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed

decision responsibilities.