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Social Worker

Centrica Care NavigatorsKalamazoo, MI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPIERENCE

  • Graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • Maintains license / registration as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) from the State of Michigan.
  • Prefer two (2) years’ experience. A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, Hospice experience is preferred.
  • Experience with issues concerning the terminally ill and death / dying.
  • Presents a negative TB skin test and / or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Centrica Care Navigators.
  • Maintains a valid Michigan driver’s license and has the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan.
  • Remains up to date on all routine immunizations required by LARA and agency policy.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of social work services for the patient / family / caregiver from the time of admission through the date of discharge, transfer, or death. The Social Worker is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and provides interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of the patient / family / caregiver.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Provides psychosocial assessment, brief therapy, crisis intervention, education, and planning with patient / families caregivers to promote optimal functioning as they are coping with living with a terminal illness. Additionally, the Social Worker assists with the Comprehensive Assessment for each patient, conducts an Initial Bereavement Risk Assessment, and determines potential needs for the bereaved following the death of the patient.
  • Interventions include education and counseling to the patient / family / caregiver related to adjustments to illness or terminal prognosis, anticipatory grief, stress, care giving concerns, environmental and financial needs, coping mechanisms, and other issues as identified in the patient’s Plan of Care.
  • Participates in the development of the Plan of Care, updating the Interdisciplinary Team of the patient / family / caregiver psychosocial status during report and team meetings.
  • Provides information and referral related to community resources for patient / families / caregivers based on needs identified in the initial / ongoing assessment and Plan of Care.
  • Provides education and assistance with Advance Directives as needed.
  • Serves as liaison between patients / families / caregivers and community agencies, when patient consents to contact with a particular agency.
  • Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and maintains collaborative relationships with agency personnel to support patient care.
  • Assists physician, volunteers, and other team members in understanding significant social and emotion­al factors related to health problems and death / dying issues.
  • Participates in discharge planning when needed. Assists with alternatives to the care giving situation, including use of shift care or placement in Adult Foster Care Homes, Assisted Living, or Nursing Homes.
  • Provides community education and facilitates groups when assigned.
  • Shares in the responsibilities of providing weekend on-call and weekend Social Work visit coverage to patients and caregivers.
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