Hospice Social Worker (MSW / LMSW)

Job description

Hospice Social Worker (MSW / LMSW)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as a Social Worker.

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client's home. Most importantly, our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients' families.

The Home Care Social Worker (MSW/LMSW) is a Master's-prepared, licensed or license-eligible clinician who engages patients in their homes to determine their short- and long-term needs and provides short-term interventions to help meet patients' goals of care. The Home Care Social Worker collaborates with patients, their families, physicians, and the home care team to identify and address patients' biopsychosocial needs, barriers to care, risk factors, and other challenges. This role requires experience working with patients who have complex healthcare and psychosocial needs. The Home Care Social Worker works independently, uses critical thinking skills to make accurate and, at times, quick clinical judgments, and responds appropriately to crisis situations.

Job Responsibilities:

Comprehensive Assessment: Completes comprehensive in-home psychosocial evaluations.

Care Planning & Clinical Intervention: Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team regarding patients identified for Social Work Services and assists in identifying additional patients who may benefit from social work support through IDT and case communication.

Patient, Family & Community Education: In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, serves as an educator for patients, families, the community, and other professionals regarding disease prevention, disease progression, the impact of illness, health maintenance, adherence to treatment regimens, and accessing short- and long-term community resources.

Advocacy & Resource Coordination: Advocates for the needs and interests of patients to improve access to care and enhance service delivery. Provides patients and families with resources to support discharge planning and transitions of care.

Team-Based Care & Collaboration: Works collaboratively with primary care and specialty physicians, as well as other members of the healthcare team, to improve quality of life and support patients' goals of care. Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Participates in case conferences and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings. Assists the healthcare team in understanding social and psychological factors related to patient care. Acts as a consultant to Agency staff regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation, and community resources. Identifies Hartford HealthCare at Home and community-based resources appropriate for patients and families. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requirements & Specifications:

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work.

Experience: 1-2 years of clinical experience required. Experience in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certification & Registration: LMSW or LCSW required. Licensure required within one year of hire.

Language Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Considerable knowledge of social, cultural, economic, political, religious, medical, psychological, and legal issues that influence the behaviors of patients and families. Familiarity with evidence-based assessment tools, including: PHQ-9 / PHQ-2 SLUMS BIMS FAST C-SSRS Caregiver Strain Index Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources, including town, state, and federal programs and eligibility requirements. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Ability to adapt to ambiguity and changing processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office; Epic experience is a plus.

We take great care of careers With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment Regular Standard Hours Per Week : 40 Schedule : Full-time (40 hours)

Worksite address

norwich, CT, 06360, US

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