Hospice Social Worker - Part-time

divstrongJob Summary:/strong/divdivPrimary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family. br /br //divdivstrongJob Classification:/strong Clinical /divdivstrongLines of Authority:/strong Reports to Director of Nursingbr / br /strongJob Qualifications:/strong /divullistrongEducation:  /strongBachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work from a state accredited program. /liliIf has a Bachelor’s degree and is hired after 12/02/08, must be supervised by a Master’s of Social Work (§418.114). /lilistrongLicensure:/strong Texas Certification; Texas Drivers License /lilistrongExperience:/strong One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency. /lilistrongSkills:/strong Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile. /lilistrongTransportation: /strongReliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance. /li/uldivstrongEnvironmental and Working Conditions:/strong /divdivWorks in patient homes in various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising the quality of work. br /br //divdivstrongPhysical and Mental Effort:/strong /divdivProlonged standing, walking, and sitting required; requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet family/patient psychosocial needs. br /br //divdivstrongEssential Functions:                                                                                                                                    /strong/divulliAssess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals./liliUse effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.  /liliMeet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board. /liliDemonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements. /liliPromote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.  /liliAttend interdisciplinary group meeting, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Group to promote coordination of patient care. /liliAccept clinical assignments that are consistent with the education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.    /li/ul