Social Worker Job at Constellation Health Services in Norwalk

Overview

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CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES is seeking a Hospice Social Worker for LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY (Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Darien).

Job Description Summary: The social worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement. Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient\'s terminal illness and environment; communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides assessments at the patient\'s identified residence and assists when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse; plans intervention based on findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for and educates the interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any traditions or taboos.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Educates patients and families on and assists in the preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs; provides information to patients, families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients, families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient care and personnel.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care with the patient and family; attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings and helps the team recognize the psychosocial effects on symptoms of terminal illness.
• Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Actsively participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and healthcare decision responsibilities.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services.

Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR Bachelor\'s degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3).
• Current licensure, education, training, and qualifications required by state rules, regulations, laws, and statutes to qualify for the role in the state. Previous home care/hospice experience is required; hospice experience preferred.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification (per state regulations).
• Must be a licensed driver with a valid, insured automobile in good working order.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care