Social Worker

Our CompanyHospice of the Midwest OverviewThe Medical Social Worker provides social work services to patients in their place of residence, in accordance with the physician orders and plan of care under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee. Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to established company policies and procedures

Participates in the coordination of company services with community resources and services, serving as liaison between patients or family/caregivers and community resources

Maintains collaborative relationship with organization personnel to support patient care

Observes confidentiality and safeguard patient information

Serves as a resource for employees, patients, physicians, and other allied health providers

Develops a cooperative relationship and communicate effectively and professionally with healthcare providers

Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services

Participates in in-services and/or continuing education programs

Participates in patient care conferences

Maintains contact with community support groups and provide professional expertise

Plans and coordinates all social services within the company

Documents all patient/family services provided as required by company policy

Assists physician and/or other care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to health problems

Participates in the development of the plan of care

Prepares clinical and progress notes in accordance with company policy

Participates with patient discharge planning

Supervision of assistant personnel when required by law

Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required, three to five years preferred

One year in home health care preferred

Valid license from the state practicing in

Current CPR certification

Basic clinical skills

Professional appearance and demeanor

General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software applications

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to details

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues

Ability to learn and complete various educational goals during orientation

About our Line of BusinessAt Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Hospice of the Midwest is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Hospice of the Midwest, please visithospiceofthemidwest.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/HospiceoftheMidwest) .Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com . Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information. Job LocationsUS-IA-GLENWOODID 2023-120482 Line of Business Hospice of the Midwest Position Type Part-Time