Social Worker BSW (Exempt) - PAH

Company:

CovenantHealth at Home with Compassus, Hospice of Lubbock

Position Summary

Facilitation, coordination and communication between patient and family with referral sources to maximize patient's functioning capacity in the community. Continually exercises independent judgment and discretion, and within agreed upon limitations, makes patient management decisions involving interventions based on knowledge of the organization, policies, procedures, and professional code of ethics. Performs under minimal supervision.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Exercises clinical skill and judgment in the assessment of hospice patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by initial social work assessment, Plan of Care (POC) documentation, clinical records, and team meeting minutes.
• Provides direct and indirect social services support for patients and families in all HOL service delivery settings (i.e., homes, long-term care facilities, hospitals). (100%).
• Provides crisis intervention and supportive-counsel for the understanding and acceptance of death, dying, and terminal health conditions, which require continual adjustments by patients individually, and their family systems as a whole. (100%).
• Performs duties and completes/submits documentation in accordance with all federal and state requirements governing hospice operations, and applicable HOL policies, in a manner that ensures regulatory compliance. (100%).
• Functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team - providing clinically appropriate and collegial support for the patient/family care objectives of the team.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and collaborates with the team to promote coordination of patient/family care.
• Provides consultation and assistance to colleagues, HOL administration, patients/families, and other partner entities on an as needed basis.
• Provides effective level-of-care change and discharge planning assistance for patients and families. (100%).
• Accepts and proactively responds to referrals from interdisciplinary hospice team and community regarding clients who may require social services assistance. (100%).
• Accepts assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of patients/families.
• Maintains a committed and cooperative attitude with staffing, promoting teamwork, effectiveness and efficiency. (100%).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Required- Bachelor's Degree Social Work from an accredited undergraduate program of Social Work.
• Required- Coursework/Training Training within the medical social venue ascertaining human resource and social services areas of responsibility
• Required- Completion of 400 hour practicum in undergraduate program within a medical social venue.
• Preferred- Experience in a hospital or health care setting.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Language Skills: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
• Language Skills: Advanced communications skills (verbal and written).
• Computer Skills: Ability to operate standard office equipment and electronic medical record.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Other Skills and Abilities: Promotes autonomy and self-determination of the patient and family
• Other Skills and Abilities: Assessment skills related to patient and family care.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Time management and organizational skills
• Other Skills and Abilities: Cooperative attitude.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work with a variety of healthcare professionals across a wide variety of healthcare settings.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Professional appearance and attire.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Required to wear Hospice of Lubbock name tag.
• Other Skills and Abilities: No listing on OIG Excluded Providers List.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Extensive local travel in personal vehicle to provide service delivery.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Exhibits flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and fluid environment.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required upon hire: Texas Baccalaureate Social Worker License- Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (Vendor Managed) Or
• Required upon hire: New Mexico Baccalaureate Social Worker License- New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

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