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Hospice Social WorkerHospice of Lake Cumberland • Russell Springs, KY, United States
Hospice Social Worker

Hospice Social Worker

Hospice of Lake Cumberland • Russell Springs, KY, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited educational institution.
  • One year work experience in a health care program.
  • Car, valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance required.
  • Must be able to access home and facilities independently.
Position Relationships
  • Supervised by Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes the role of social work counselor and is responsive to the varying social work needs of the Hospice patients and families.
  • Maintains the standards of Social Work excellence in accordance with the principles set forth by NASW, The National Alliance for Care at Home, and agency policies and procedures.
  • Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed patient/family care plan.
  • Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs.
  • Provides individual and family counseling services, education, and referrals.
  • Assumes the role of advocate for the patient/family unit.
  • Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and facilitate related referrals.
  • Documents comprehensive psychosocial information clearly and concisely in a timely manner according to agency policy and procedure.
  • Attends weekly IDT meetings, facilitating discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion and care planning.
  • May be required to work in the inpatient unit.
Assists the Bereavement Coordinator in coordinating bereavement services for Hospice patients and families, as well as the community.
  • Completes bereavement referral within two weeks of the patient death and initiates the bereavement plan of care. Collaborates with the bereavement team.
  • Facilitate community bereavement groups for children and adults as needed.
  • Assists with planning and hosting community memorials.
  • May provides grief education for the community.
  • Assist with planning and facilitation of Hospice bereavement camp for children.
  • May provide bereavement counseling for individuals within the community as requested.
Contributes to the overall success of Hospice by cooperating in other organizational requirements and activities.
  • Communicates information concerning work schedule and need for time off to Director of Social Services.
  • Participates with on-call schedule to provide twenty-four hour, seven day a week coverage.
  • Participates in Hospice of Lake Cumberland's orientation and in-service training programs for professional and volunteer staff.
  • Participates in organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
  • Participates in community programs as requested to promote better understanding of Hospice.
  • Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
  • Exhibits hospice philosophy in all job related roles.
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned.
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