Hospice Medical Social Worker - PRN

Title: Medical Social Worker-NE Job Code: 00107OH
Division: Senior Living - HCS HH
Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Clinical Management Revision date:

National Church Residences Home Care is a Home Health & Hospice agency with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area!

We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation's largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.

We are seeking an MSW who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Assesses the psychosocial status of clients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and/or physician(s).

* Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care and carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

* Maintains clinical records on all clients referred to social work.

* Provides information and referral services of organization clients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

* Provides education to and serves as a liaison between clients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

* Participates in the development of the total plan of care including case conferences and discharge planning, as required.

* Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

* Participates in QAPI program and HHA sponsored in -service training, as required.

* Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the client and family; exchange information and problem solve; and receive staff support and education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.