PRN Hospice Social Worker (LICSW or a LCSW)

Description

Are you a dedicated Social Worker who is passionate about exceeding patient expectations?

At Elara Caring, we believe in delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place and that starts with our exceptional team members like you.

As a , you’ll have the opportunity to provide personalized care to patients wherever they call home, making a meaningful impact on their lives and their families.

Schedule : PRN (8-10+hours per week)

Coverage Area : Westford to Peabody to Salisbury

Why Elara Caring?

Flexible Schedules : Enjoy work autonomy with the ability to tailor your schedule.

Personalized Care : Provide 1 : 1 patient care that allows you to make a real difference.

Collaborative Environment : Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions.

Professional Growth : Take advantage of being PRN and growing with an established company

Summary of Duties :

Alignment with Vision : Ensure all activities align with Elara Caring’s leadership vision and mission.

Patient Assessment : Evaluate patients' psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs through various documentation methods.

Social Work Visits : Conduct initial and follow-up social work evaluations, adjusting the Plan of Care as needed.

Communication : Report significant findings, unsafe conditions, and visit outcomes to the Supervisor and involved care personnel.

Patient Safety : Implement and revise safety plans using available resources, preventing avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.

Plan of Care : Develop, verify, and update the Plan of Care, ensuring continuity and quality of care according to physician orders.

Counseling and Support : Provide counseling and instruct patients and families on following the Plan of Care.

Compliance Monitoring : Ensure adherence to third-party payor requirements, maintaining open communication with clinical staff.

Collaborative Care : Participate in patient care conferences and provide supportive communication to all stakeholders.

Physical Demands : Handle physically demanding tasks including patient lifting, equipment handling, and exposure to various health risks, while maintaining safety and confidentiality standards.

What We're Looking For :

Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in social work from a social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education

Current state license as a Clinical Social Worker >

either LiCSW or LCSW

1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting

Social work skills as defined as generally social work standards

Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

If you’re ready to bring your compassion and expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference, apply today to join our mission at Elara Caring!

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

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