[ref. l1143318] Hospice Social Worker - Philadelphia

Overview:

The Hospice social worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and

1. Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
2. Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when

1. Provides services, under the direction of a physician (who approves plan of care).
2. Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
3. Observes, assesses and brings to IDG conferences information regarding psychosocial,

1. Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family unit.
2. Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in

1. Documents comprehensive psychosocial, emotional and spiritual assessment clearly and

1. All patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions are recorded in the

1. Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family

1. Attends staff meetings, IDG and other meetings as assigned and appropriate.
2. Participates in the orientation program as assigned.
3. Adheres to all Hospice policies.
4. Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development and maintenance

1. Exhibits Hospice philosophy in all job related roles.
2. Other duties as assigned by Director/Manager of Patient Services.

Qualifications:

1. Have an MSW degree from a school of social work accredited

1. Have a baccalaureate degree in social work (BSW) from a

1. Have a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology or other

field related to social work, and at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting and be supervised by a MSW from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE and who has one year of experience in a health care setting.