hospice medical social worker - Fayetteville, United States - Liberty Healthcare Management

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Hospice, we truly understand the specific needs of our patients and families dealing with terminal illness. Our priority at Liberty Hospice is to deliver top-notch care and pain management services, provided by our expertly trained staff who focus on resilience, integrity, and empathy.

Currently, we are on the lookout for a skilled:

HOSPICE MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Full Time

Job Description:

• Deliver direct patient care services and accurately document patient care information.
• Conduct clinical assessments to create personalized care plans and establish treatment goals for patients.
• Utilize a solid understanding of psycho-social principles and family dynamics. Identify and evaluate social, emotional, financial, and environmental factors that could impact the medical treatment plan and expected outcome.
• Collaborate with agency staff and liaise with other services to ensure optimal care provision.
• Offer support during homecare visits as necessary.
• Build strong relationships with patients and their families, responding sensitively to verbal and nonverbal cues.
• Employ community resource planning to deliver patient services and educate patients and families on how to access these resources.
• Assess the bereavement needs of families through initial checks and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide grief care and bereavement support to patients and caregivers.

Job Requirements:

• Hold a Master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited institution, with at least one year of hands-on experience, preferably in the home health/hospice sector.
• Possess strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Be willing to accept assigned travel and working conditions.
• Complete a minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.

Please refer to the company website for additional details.
Background checks are conducted; we maintain a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer.