Social Worker

Company: BrightSpring Health Services
Location: Manteo
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

Social Worker



Job Locations

US-NC-MANTEO






ID

2023-121768



Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice



Position Type

Full-Time






































Our Company









Adoration Home Health and Hospice













Overview









$10K Sign on bonus for licensed SW! Our Hospice Social Workers are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing medical social work services and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today! Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's illness and the environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
  • Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan interventions based on evaluation findings
  • Counsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties, and provide crisis intervention when necessary
  • Assess for any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family
  • Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work
  • Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings
  • Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues
  • Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and healthcare decision responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    • Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
    • Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation
    • 1+ year experience in healthcare social work
    • Experience in home health or hospice preferred
    • Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
    • Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      About our Line of Business
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on FacebookandLinkedIn.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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