Compassus

Compassus

Hospice Social Worker - PRN

Wichita, KS

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Patient CareLeadershipMentoring

About the role

  • The Hospice Social Worker is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation.
  • S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.
  • S/he utilizes community resources and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to aid in this process.

Responsibilities

  • Provides psycho-social support and counseling services to the patient and family; supports the involvement of external counseling resources commensurate with patient/family needs and scope of practice.
  • Collaborates with IDT to coordinate psycho-social care and support for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
  • Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus
  • Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
  • The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions.

Requirements

  • NO - Licensure not mandatory for hospice but required for independent counseling.
  • NO - Licensure not required to practice social work.
  • BSW must be supervised by MSW
  • a minimum MSW degree is needed.
  • NO - Licensure not required
  • however, BSW must be supervised by MSW.
  • NO - Licensure required only for independent counseling in clinical social work.
  • Candidates must hold state licensure as required and applicable for the state in which you practice.
  • Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Skills

  • Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.
  • State-Specific Licensure Requirements for Social Workers
  • Alabama: YES - Licensure required: LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
  • Alaska: YES - Licensure required: LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
  • Arizona: NO - Licensure not mandatory for hospice but required for independent counseling.
  • California: NO - Licensure not mandatory for hospice but required for independent counseling.
  • Colorado: NO - Licensure not required to practice social work.
  • Connecticut: NO - Licensure not required to practice social work.
  • Georgia: YES - Licensure required: BSW must be supervised by MSW
  • MSWs need licensure after one year.
  • Illinois: YES - Licensure required: LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
  • Indiana: YES - Licensure required: LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.

Benefits

  • Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
  • Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected.
  • Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential.
  • At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success.

Company info

  • Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
  • Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to company policy.
  • Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
  • Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
  • Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
  • Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients.
  • Maintains respect for the family's environment and belief systems, and remains nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal matters.
  • Completes initial and ongoing psycho-social assessments for patients; identifies and addresses concerns/issues related to financial means, insurance, living arrangements/placement for long-term care, caregiver stressors, pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief, and community resource needs.
  • Facilitates placement in long-term care as warranted and monitors adjustment.
  • Participates in care planning meetings at long-term care facilities.
  • Supports and facilitates advance planning including living will/POA documents, funeral arrangements, memorial services, and body/organ donation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal opportunity

  • A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.
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