Social Worker, Hendrick Clinic Oncology

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, and implements social work services for patients and families to address patient and family needs for terminally ill patients and families.

Provides professional psychosocial support for terminally ill patients to maintain their comfort and quality of life. A Social Worker in end of life care must demonstrate: keen observation skills, high ethical standards, critical thinking skills, compassion, attention to detail, organizational skills, calm under pressure, patience, and compassionate communication skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Minimum Work Experience

* 1 year social work experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

* Current Social Work License

* Current Driver's License

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position

* Accountable for the regulatory requirements, function and duties of the Hospice Social Worker

* Deals effectively with community/consumers

* Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care

* Understand the physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and families

* Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and performance improvement activities

* Compose applicable policies and procedures

* Audit, monitor, and retrieve data

* Coordinate meetings

* Proven written and editing skills

* Strong computer skills

* Requires ability to handle confidential information

* Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills

* Demonstrates interpersonal skills