Master Level Social Worker Job

Employer Name: In-House Hospice	SpiderID: 2935564
Location: Howell, Michigan	Date Posted: 11/2/2009
Wage:	Category: Healthcare
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
• A Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• A demonstrated ability in casework, counseling and group work, including two years of clinical work experience, preferably in either a healthcare setting or hospice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community and community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of hospice philosophy and regulations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community and community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of hospice philosophy and regulations.
ability to work independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

 Assists the Interdisciplinary Team in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to terminal illness.

 Prepares the initial psychosocial assessment and contributes to the plan of care for all patients receiving hospice services.

 Observes records and reports information to the Interdisciplinary Team and documents in the clinical record the psychosocial, spiritual, physical, and financial conditions affecting the patient and family and the family’s coping ability.

 Provides counseling services to the patient and family.

 Provides casework to utilize appropriate community resources.

 Provides and participates in in-service education program.

 Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.

 Provides short-term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.

 Participates in the bereavement program.

 Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family unit.

 Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.

 Documents comprehensive psychosocial information clearly and concisely in a timely manner.

 Participates in committees, task forces and agency events as required.

 Attends staff meetings, Interdisciplinary Team and other meetings as assigned and appropriate.

 Attends appropriate continuing education programs as approved by the Program Director.

 Participates in the orientation program as assigned

 Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development and maintenance of state of the art skills in social work.

 Exhibits Hospice philosophy in all job related roles.

Job Requirements:
• A Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• A demonstrated ability in casework, counseling and group work, including two years of clinical work experience, preferably in either a healthcare setting or hospice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community and community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of hospice philosophy and regulations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community and community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of hospice philosophy and regulations.
ability to work independently

Job Criteria:
Start Date: immediately
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 1
Education Required: Masters
Overnight Travel: Less Than 25%
Vacation Time: 3 weeks / year

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance

Company Profile:
In-House Hospice providing high quality hospice care for over 12 years. With 5 offices in Michigan and one in Ohio. In-House Hospice encourages a philosophy of care that assists patients, caregivers, family and friends during the final stages of terminal illness.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Sarah Quaiatto	Company Type: Employer
Company: In-House Hospice	Phone: 800-311-5365
Street: 24293 Telegraph Rd Suite 102	Fax: 248-415-1972
City: Southfield
State: Michigan
Zip: 48033

Web Site: http://www.in-househospice.com