Job Overview
This position works for Hospice of Cincinnati's / Hospice of Hamilton’s Central Regional Team, with possible crossover to the west team depending on census - Monday-Friday days.
Average patient caseload tends to be between 30-35 patients. On call coverage is for the entire HOC service area, and on call coverage does include occasional weekends and holidays.
Mileage reimbursed. Flexibility required to support patients at all levels of care, including long-term care facilities and the Inpatient Care Centers.
Support to team members / staff as needed and desired.
Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges, included but not limited to readmissions in the high risk population.
Is a resource regarding social systems, institutions, and behavioral and relationship patterns. Can skillfully apply the appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, appropriate care in order to optimize the health status and assure a smooth transition between levels of care for patients served.
Provides education and expertise to promote the practice and profession of social work within the hospital. Serves on specialty areas within the hospital that require a MSW for regulatory or grant funding requirements.
Job Requirements
Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work
BLS / CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
Licensed Social Worker
Computer literate. Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence.
Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved.
Up to 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work
Other Related Information
Working Conditions
Climbing - Occasionally
Hearing : Conversation - Consistently
Hearing : Other Sounds - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting