Social Worker; LSW​/LCSW - Home Services

Overview

The Home Services Social Worker identifies the psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment. Social work interventions range from resource support identification and acquisition (including community support, financial and environmental enhancement) to short term counseling and emergent crisis intervention. Social Services are provided as part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.

This career opportunity qualifies for a sign-on bonus!

• Educational Requirements
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  Master s Degree in Social Work
• Licensure/Certification Requirements
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  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Driver s License - Secretary of State (SOS)
  • Proof of Auto Insurance
• Experience Requirement
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  • Hospice — 1+ years
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements
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  • Ability to work as part of a team.

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation.
• Develop a bereavement plan of care to address family member/caregiver needs.
• Interpret and communicates patient/family faith and cultural traditions. Identify and communicate when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and psychosocial care provided by other team members.
• Educate patient and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; match learning capabilities and meet fundamental needs.
• Visit notes and orders are completed and transmitted in a timely manner according to policy. Corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to timeline.
• Document psychosocial patient/family assessments, financial assessment and MSW interventions within the patient s electronic medical record.
• Implement social work plan that results in: a) enhanced strength of family systems, b) patient/family/caregiver utilization of community resources, c) maximization of medical benefits, d) enhanced environment for care delivery, e) dignity for the dying patient, f) maximized patient/family coping skills, g) support for patient/family cultural beliefs and values. Evaluate effectiveness of social work plan of care and modify intervention as indicated.
• Facilitates and supports patient decisions and communication of self-determined life care decisions.
• Provide care according to plan of care/orders. Develops social work plan of care in collaboration with IDT.
• Practice in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Daily practice and documentation reflect an understanding of palliative/comfort philosophy and approach (versus aggressive/curative treatment).
• Identify and respond to indicators of imminent death; address patient/family needs at the time of death.
• Demonstrate understanding of Medicare Hospice Benefit including benefit eligibility, qualification for admission, election process, certification, recertification, transfer, non-recertification and revocation.
• Utilize Memorial Funds appropriately and submit documentation timely according to policy.
• Complete or assist and educate patients/caregivers on advanced directives, including living will, health care power of attorney (HCPOA), and POLST forms.

• Assist with Transportation barriers
• Assistance with Referrals for lack of access to food, clothing, assistance with power bills
• Make referrals for help in the Home
• Assistance with Applications (Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI)
• Make Elder Abuse/Neglect Referrals

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