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PRN Hospice Social Worker

Seven Hills, OH

PRN and Remote opportunity for a Ohio licensed Social Worker to help cover PTO or other times when our primary Social Worker is unavailable.  Multi-state licensed Social Worker with licenses in Indiana, Illinois and/or Texas would also be very welcome to apply and could help cover our other locations!

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Licensed Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team and provide comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and families facing end-of-life issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, counseling, and palliative care, with a deep understanding of the complexities of grief, loss, and bereavement. The candidate will be open to travel as necessary within the patient service area, and any other duties as assigned by leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment:
    • Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments of hospice patients and their families within the required timeframe to identify their needs, strengths, and preferences related to the end-of-life journey.
    • Assess patients' and families' coping mechanisms, support systems, and resources, and develop individualized care plans to address identified needs.
  2. Counseling and Supportive Interventions:
    • Provide individual and family counseling to hospice patients and their families, addressing issues such as grief, loss, anticipatory mourning, and end-of-life decision-making.
    • Offer supportive interventions, including crisis intervention, stress management, and coping skills training, to help patients and families navigate emotional and practical challenges.
    • Completes documentation and paperwork, as required by Hospice policies; following the physician's Plan of Care for Medical Social Services.
    • Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required. 

      3. Advance Care Planning and Decision Support:

    • Facilitate discussions about advance care planning, including healthcare directives, durable power of attorney for healthcare, and goals of care discussions, to ensure patients' wishes are honored at the end of life.
    • Assist patients and families in making informed decisions about treatment options, hospice enrollment, and other end-of-life care preferences, respecting their autonomy and values.

     4.Resource Referral and Coordination:

    • Connect patients and families with community resources and support services, including financial assistance, home health services, caregiver support groups, and bereavement counseling.
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals and ensure seamless transitions of care between healthcare settings and community resources.

     5. Bereavement Support and Follow-up:

    • Provide anticipatory grief support to patients and families facing the impending loss of a loved one, including education about the dying process and emotional preparation for bereavement.
    • Follow up with bereaved family members and caregivers after the death of a loved one, offering ongoing support, counseling, and referrals as needed to facilitate the grieving process.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required; Licensure in the state of practice required.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in social work, counseling, or related in a healthcare field, preferably in hospice or palliative care.
  • Strong understanding of grief and loss, psychosocial dynamics, and family systems theory, with the ability to provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care to diverse populations.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
  • Knowledge of community resources and support services available to hospice patients and families, with the ability to facilitate referrals and coordinate care effectively.
  • Commitment to the principles of hospice and palliative care, with a passion for providing holistic support to individuals and families at the end of life.

Cadre Hospice seeks to expand access to the hospice benefit, especially among underserved populations. In addition to traditional go-to-market channels, Cadre plans to partner with at-risk medical groups to integrate upstream and offer a comprehensive palliative care program to patients nearing end of life. Cadre combines a unique pre-hospice care model, proprietary patient identification algorithm, partnership mindset with provider groups and best-in-class hospice operations to offer the most comprehensive end-of-life care solutions to patients. 

Cadre Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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