Social Worker - Hospice

Our CompanyGrane Home Health & Hospice OverviewOur Hospice Social Workers are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing medical social work services and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!Our comprehensive benefits include:

Medical and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s illness and the environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group

Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan interventions based on evaluation findings

Counsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties, and provide crisis intervention when necessary

Assess for any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family

Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work

Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings

Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues

Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and healthcare decision responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation

1+ year experience in healthcare social work

Experience in home health or hospice preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills

Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About our Line of BusinessAt Grane Home Health & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of home health and hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Grane Home Health & Hospice is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Grane Home Health & Hospice, please visitwww.GraneHospice.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/GraneHospiceCare/) ,Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/granehospicecare/?hl=en) andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/grane-hospice/) .Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com . Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information. Job LocationsUS-PA-CHAMBERSBURGID 2023-128123 Line of Business Grane Home Health & Hospice Position Type Full-Time