Compassus
Hospice Social Worker
Wausau, WI
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
LeadershipMentoring
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.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold state licensure as required and applicable for the state in which you practice.
- Wisconsin: YES - Licensure required: LBSW or LCSW
Benefits
- Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
- 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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