GBMC HealthCare
Overview
HWC - Clinical Social Worker NE role at GBMC HealthCare. Location: Serving Hagerstown, MD and Pennsylvania. Responsibilities
Under general supervision, provide supportive services to the patient/family unit of care. Assist in adjustment to illness and grief, addressing personal, financial and environmental difficulties associated with end of life. Conduct psychosocial assessments of hospice patients and family members; identify risk for complicated grief and intervene as appropriate. Develop and coordinate a plan of care with the interdisciplinary team; participate in interdisciplinary group meetings. Provide complex social work services including individual, family and group modalities and other recognized psychosocial therapies to support patients and families in adjustment to illness. Interpret patients’ and families’ behavior related to illness and psychosocial factors; offer suggestions for modifying behavior as needed. Facilitate location of care planning, link with community and financial resources to support caregiving; advocate for patients and families within the medical model. Maintain records of social work and bereavement risk assessments, problems, plans, progress and termination per program policy. Provide education/in-services on psychosocial needs to hospice staff and other agencies; participate in orientation and training of volunteers and provide support to volunteers as appropriate. Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program. Licensures/Certifications: Licensed in Maryland as LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C. Advanced licensure for LMSWs required within 3 years of start date; supervision provided. Experience: One year of social work experience in a health care setting. Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to engage patients and families; analytical skills to assess needs and plan care; time management for case management; ability to read and write English for professional documentation. Patient & Workplace Safety
Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. Patient Population
Demonstrates competency in delivering care and applying knowledge to meet age-specific needs where applicable. GBMC Values
Respect: Treat others with courtesy and respect for dignity and privacy. Excellence: Strive for superior performance; pursue learning and self-development; attention to detail; follow through. Accountability: Maintain professionalism; take ownership to solve problems; plan and utilize resources; report to work regularly and on time. Teamwork: Engage and collaborate; resolve conflicts positively; value others’ contributions. Ethical Behavior: Act with honesty and integrity; respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients, families and coworkers. Results: Set goals and measure outcomes; embrace change and continuous improvement; manage time and priorities effectively. Pay
Pay Range: $26.53 - $43.50 per hour. Final offer based on qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs. COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC HealthCare, including Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners. Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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HWC - Clinical Social Worker NE role at GBMC HealthCare. Location: Serving Hagerstown, MD and Pennsylvania. Responsibilities
Under general supervision, provide supportive services to the patient/family unit of care. Assist in adjustment to illness and grief, addressing personal, financial and environmental difficulties associated with end of life. Conduct psychosocial assessments of hospice patients and family members; identify risk for complicated grief and intervene as appropriate. Develop and coordinate a plan of care with the interdisciplinary team; participate in interdisciplinary group meetings. Provide complex social work services including individual, family and group modalities and other recognized psychosocial therapies to support patients and families in adjustment to illness. Interpret patients’ and families’ behavior related to illness and psychosocial factors; offer suggestions for modifying behavior as needed. Facilitate location of care planning, link with community and financial resources to support caregiving; advocate for patients and families within the medical model. Maintain records of social work and bereavement risk assessments, problems, plans, progress and termination per program policy. Provide education/in-services on psychosocial needs to hospice staff and other agencies; participate in orientation and training of volunteers and provide support to volunteers as appropriate. Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program. Licensures/Certifications: Licensed in Maryland as LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C. Advanced licensure for LMSWs required within 3 years of start date; supervision provided. Experience: One year of social work experience in a health care setting. Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to engage patients and families; analytical skills to assess needs and plan care; time management for case management; ability to read and write English for professional documentation. Patient & Workplace Safety
Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. Patient Population
Demonstrates competency in delivering care and applying knowledge to meet age-specific needs where applicable. GBMC Values
Respect: Treat others with courtesy and respect for dignity and privacy. Excellence: Strive for superior performance; pursue learning and self-development; attention to detail; follow through. Accountability: Maintain professionalism; take ownership to solve problems; plan and utilize resources; report to work regularly and on time. Teamwork: Engage and collaborate; resolve conflicts positively; value others’ contributions. Ethical Behavior: Act with honesty and integrity; respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients, families and coworkers. Results: Set goals and measure outcomes; embrace change and continuous improvement; manage time and priorities effectively. Pay
Pay Range: $26.53 - $43.50 per hour. Final offer based on qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs. COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC HealthCare, including Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners. Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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