Social Worker Job at VIA Health Partners in Greensboro

Overview

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. We are a community-based, not-for-profit hospice & palliative care provider with decades of experience serving all patients’ and families’ needs regardless of their ability to pay or medical complexity. We are a people-first organization whose funds go to serve our mission. We are experiencing significant growth and are looking for new staff who share our values.

We provide excellent benefits, including medical, vision, and dental plans through BCBS, 28 days of paid time off, mileage reimbursement, a 403(b) retirement plan with matching, programs honoring Veteran patients, assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN), a strong orientation and onboarding program, and opportunities for career growth with experienced hospice leaders.

Essential Functions

• Delivery of Patient Care
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients/caregivers and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients/caregivers and families. Address counseling, education, resource/referral services, advocacy, and culturally sensitive care. Update plan of care as goals are achieved or changed.
  • Support patient/family’s spiritual/cultural beliefs by assessing cultural issues and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide culturally sensitive care.
  • If not an LCSW, consult with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Social Work Preceptor for clinical interventions beyond scope of practice.
  • Document assessments, care plans, interactions, and interventions according to regulatory and agency standards.
  • Participate with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and other VIA departments to achieve patient care goals.
  • Provide education on hospice philosophy and services, advance care planning, and end-of-life care issues.
  • Conduct family meetings and collaborate with long-term care staff to determine appropriate level of care and service utilization.
  • Initiate referrals for volunteers, chaplains, and grief services; reassess supportive service needs over time.
  • Maintain knowledge of community resources and refer patients/families as appropriate.
  • Manage time, caseload, and technology effectively.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective and professional delivery of health services.
  • Schedule visits based on caseload priorities; prepare for visits, review plan of care, and obtain needed materials and resources.
  • Conduct visits, follow the plan of care, evaluate patient/caregiver responses, and revise the plan as needed.
  • Provide interventions aligned with the plan of care and identify new problems or needs as they arise.
  • Facilitate transfers to other settings when appropriate; encourage patient and caregiver independence.
  • Support transition from active care to grief care services after a patient’s death.
  • Plan daily work to address priorities and minimize travel time.
• Documentation and Compliance
  • Ensure accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with VIA guidelines.
  • Keep clinical records current by updating electronic medical records; submit documentation per guidelines; maintain time/mileage and activity logs per policy.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Growth
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams and interdepartmental staff.
  • Attend and participate in meetings; contribute to continuous improvement efforts; maintain open communication with supervision and escalate complex issues as needed.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and stay current with trends in social work; maintain licensure as applicable (NC LCSWA/LCSW; SC LISW-CP) and remain in good standing.

Qualifications

May perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for a BSW role.
• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program for MSW roles; medical social work or hospice experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NC, and Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in SC, and remain in good standing with the licensing boards.
• Computer proficiency required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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