Bristol Hospice is hiring: Social Worker in Oklahoma City

Overview

Are you a compassionate, dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families during their most vulnerable moments? Join the Bristol Hospice team as a Hospice Social Worker, where your work will play a critical role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to those nearing the end of life.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our culture is cultivated through our core values and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities (An Average Day)

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment, and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Provide assessments in the patient’s identified residence and assist when it is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Counsel patients and families/caregivers as needed regarding stress and coping; provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Educate the interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to culture, including communication, family roles, space, and traditions or taboos.
• Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Educate patients and families on, and assist in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provide information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs; connect to community resources.
• Serve as liaison between patients/families and community agencies; maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Develop and maintain contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care with patient and family; attend interdisciplinary group meetings and help the team recognize psychosocial effects on symptoms.
• Assist physicians and other team members in understanding social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have a master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
• If you hold an undergraduate B.A. Degree in Social Work, you are eligible to apply; the hired rate of pay will be based on degree type.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of documented supervised experience in health care; hospice experience preferred.
• Must understand hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker is desirable.
• Must be flexible in work hours and have the ability to travel throughout the assigned Bristol Hospice service area.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs.

Perks

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.