Medical Social Worker

Hospice
Written By Doug Ferguson

Responsible to: Home Care Senior Manager
Hours: Resource
Schedule: Variable
Pay Range: $30.01 - 45.01

Job Summary:

The Medical Social Worker functions as an active member of the hospice interdisciplinary team and renders services in accordance with the plan of care in the Pete Moore Hospice House and the patient’s place of residence.  All care is given according to a physician’s orders.  Evaluates patients, plans and implements effective therapeutic interventions based on assessment, prepares discharge planning upon admission, utilizing sound judgment with psychological sensitivity.  Understands the hospice philosophy and provides care to dying patients, their families, or caregivers.  Utilizes current standards of practice and follows departmental policies and procedures.  Complies with applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements governing the practice of social work.  Maintains a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.  When appropriate, the Medical Social Worker provides supervision to students and interns assigned to the department.  Participates in the orientation of new employees.  Functions in accordance with the National Social Work Code of Ethics. This is a per diem position.

Education & License Requirements:

Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.  Licensed Clinical Social Worker status required or an Oregon Clinical Social Work Associate will be considered with licensure completion required within three years of hire date. 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Experience with terminally ill patients and their families is highly desirable.  Must have current driver’s license, a licensed vehicle for transportation, and a means of communication.  Requires excellent communication skills, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to problem-solve with little supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Evaluate patient, develop plan, intervention, and re-evaluation.

  • Attend daily rounds with Physician and Staff RN.

  • Prepare and begin discharge planning process upon admission for all hospice house patients.

  • Organize, prioritize, and delegate at a fast pace.

  • Communicate clearly: verbal, written, telephone, and electronic, with daily updates to IDG.

  • Maintain knowledge base of current community resources.

  • Work within organizational policies and contracts.

  • Coordinate home visits with other staff schedules.

  • Work independently, utilizing good time management.

  • Negotiate terrain and physical obstacles to reach patients, drive a vehicle safely.

  • Participate in conflict resolution, problem solving, peer communication, and crisis management.

  • Attend agency conferences, department meetings, and in-service trainings.

  • Serve as liaison between patient’s caregivers and physicians.

  • Develop a good working relationship with referral sources.

  • Complete electronic documentation in a timely manner.

  • Demonstrate sound judgment, maintain confidentiality.

  • Assist patients and caregivers with interface to community and government organizations.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:

Answer phones, clerical duties, put together charts.  Move furniture, equipment, and supplies.  Post and access schedule. 

How to Apply:

Please complete our Employment Application below. You may be asked to verify your email address. Once it is submitted, you will receive a copy via email.

Applications are also accepted via the following methods:

  • Email as an attachment to hr@cascadehealth.org,

  • Fax to 541-228-3165

  • Mail to 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.

If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3127.

Doug Ferguson
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