Advanced Social Worker - Hospice - Multiple Locations

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

HOURS: 8:00am- 5:00pm, Monday- Friday. Includes night weekend rotation coverage for MSW support.

Upon joining our Hospice team, each teammate is assigned a specific territory following their offer and orientation. We strive to align assignments with individual preferences whenever possible, and we have a clear process in place for teammates to request a different territory as new opportunities arise.​

Job Summary:

The Advanced Social Worker is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s challenges by providing high-level support, resources, and advocacy to patients facing complex physical, mental and emotional challenges. This role involves using specialized knowledge in clinical social work to assess patient needs, develop personalized plans, offer counseling, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Advanced Social Workers may work across a variety of settings, with a focus on empowering patients and advocating for their well-being. Advanced Social Workers provide direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. May provide clinical role consultation and collaboration.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates patient’s needs, situations, and support networks to identify goals and develop individualized care plans. Develops and implements advanced intervention strategies and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, especially for complex patient populations in specialized areas.  
• Provides emotional support, guidance, education and counseling, using evidence-based techniques, to help patients cope with challenges and adjust to changes 
• Manages cases, tracks progress, and identifies and refers patients to community agencies, such as mental health resources, substance abuse treatment, and housing assistance.  
• Represents patients' interests, advocates for resources, and addresses systemic barriers.  
• Responds to crisis situations, providing immediate support, and connecting patients with appropriate resources.  
• Works with other professionals, such as providers, therapists, and clinical staff, to coordinate care as part of the multidisciplinary care team 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (required)  

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• ​ Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW) in state of practice (required)
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred) 

Experience:

• ​​​2 years in social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning, including clinical and internship experience. (required) 

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Debriefing 

Motivational interviewing 

Patient Centered care 

Care planning 

Performing medical and safety screenings 

Technology proficiency 

Documentation  

Basic data analytics  

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Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

​​​​​Working within an interdisciplinary team  

De-escalation 

Collaboration with community organizations 

Virtual interaction 

Training:

None

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. 

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.