Virtual Social Worker - Draper, UT, United States - Elevation Hospice of Utah

Description

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In healthcare, you're an advocate to your patient; We're committed to providing the highest quality care throughout Utah. The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social services for the Company.

Promote and practice the Sage Family of Companies philosophy and mission of "Providing the most compassionate, comprehensive, and qualified care to people with a life-limiting illness to serve them through their individual journey with dignity, respect, and integrity.

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Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.

Conducts social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risk for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans for intervention based on evaluation findings.

Assesses for, and educates the IDG, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family or caregiver.

Maintains clinical records on all patients as referred to social work.
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
One (1) year experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.