Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Social Worker - Hospice
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Location Address
8100 Constitution Pl NE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110-7643, United States of America
Compensation Pay Range Minimum Offer $: 30
Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 45.82
Summary Join our Hospice Team and make a difference in the comfort of Care!
Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity Full time
FTE 1
Job Exempt No
Work Shift Days (United States of America)
Job Description The
Hospice Palliative Social Worker
is responsible for the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of
psycho/social interventions
for patients followed in the Home Health, Hospice IP/OP, and Palliative programs.
This position will be responsible for identifying patients who have complex
psycho/social
needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and who may qualify for
community assistance
from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, the
Hospice/Palliative Care Social worker
operates as the mental health professional of the team. All interventions are aimed at improving Quality of Care/Life and decrease complications and readmissions. The Social Worker offers
crisis intervention
to patients and families with
psychosocial
needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a plan of care for all patient populations. This role will receive referrals and consults for patients from at risk populations from interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team, in addition to case findings. Social work interventions and services may be assigned in person, via phone, and/or via telehealth means.
Additional Job Duties:
Provides Home Health, Hospice IP/OP, and Palliative Social Work across the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Based on the referral, consultation or case finding assess patients and family s
psychosocial
risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
Completes Psychosocial
assessment
and provides psychosocial interventions.
As active participant of IDT contributes to and manages the patient plan of care. Provides strengths-based person and family center of care.
Intervenes with patients and families regarding
emotional , social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability, provides
psychoeducation .
Provides supportive counseling to patients / families experiencing and/or anticipating issues to adjusting to
illness ,
catastrophic diagnosis , changes in living situations and
bereavement .
Intervenes with patients demonstrating complicated grief and explores bereavement related to possible death and multiple aspects of loss and adaption along the continuum of care.
Provide anticipatory guidance.
Provides
non - pharmacological
pain and symptom management, reinforces patient and family personhood and coping as they negotiate complications with
chronic illness
and end of life.
Assist Hospice Chaplain with developing plan of care.
Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system.
Facilitates family meetings.
Participates in discharge planning activities in collaboration with other staff for patients, to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-acute providers.
Provides clinical guidance and consultation to interdisciplinary primary teams, including social workers, and case managers, prompting continuity of care as well as safe and comprehensive care coordination and discharge planning as indicated.
Works with families exhibiting complex family dynamics that impact directly on patient care and discharge.
Educates patient/family and interdisciplinary team regarding post-acute options and addresses issues of choice.
Actively participates and provides pertinent information in complex rounds discharge planning huddles, case conference, and whiteboard rounds.
Provides intervention in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, guardianship-temporary/ permanent, foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, adult/elderly abuse, child protection and sexual assault.
Supervise and mentor Social Workers enrolled in Master level programs to fulfill practicum clinical hours for licensure and diploma requirements.
Participates in on call rotation as required by department.
All other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications Masters degree in Social Work required.
Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker-LICSW or Licensed Master Social Worker-LMSW.
Hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting.
Working knowledge/experience in case management.
National Case Management certification or SW Palliative Care Certification; ACHP-SW or APHSW-C preferred.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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Compensation Pay Range Minimum Offer $: 30
Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 45.82
Summary Join our Hospice Team and make a difference in the comfort of Care!
Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity Full time
FTE 1
Job Exempt No
Work Shift Days (United States of America)
Job Description The
Hospice Palliative Social Worker
is responsible for the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of
psycho/social interventions
for patients followed in the Home Health, Hospice IP/OP, and Palliative programs.
This position will be responsible for identifying patients who have complex
psycho/social
needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and who may qualify for
community assistance
from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, the
Hospice/Palliative Care Social worker
operates as the mental health professional of the team. All interventions are aimed at improving Quality of Care/Life and decrease complications and readmissions. The Social Worker offers
crisis intervention
to patients and families with
psychosocial
needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a plan of care for all patient populations. This role will receive referrals and consults for patients from at risk populations from interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team, in addition to case findings. Social work interventions and services may be assigned in person, via phone, and/or via telehealth means.
Additional Job Duties:
Provides Home Health, Hospice IP/OP, and Palliative Social Work across the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Based on the referral, consultation or case finding assess patients and family s
psychosocial
risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
Completes Psychosocial
assessment
and provides psychosocial interventions.
As active participant of IDT contributes to and manages the patient plan of care. Provides strengths-based person and family center of care.
Intervenes with patients and families regarding
emotional , social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability, provides
psychoeducation .
Provides supportive counseling to patients / families experiencing and/or anticipating issues to adjusting to
illness ,
catastrophic diagnosis , changes in living situations and
bereavement .
Intervenes with patients demonstrating complicated grief and explores bereavement related to possible death and multiple aspects of loss and adaption along the continuum of care.
Provide anticipatory guidance.
Provides
non - pharmacological
pain and symptom management, reinforces patient and family personhood and coping as they negotiate complications with
chronic illness
and end of life.
Assist Hospice Chaplain with developing plan of care.
Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system.
Facilitates family meetings.
Participates in discharge planning activities in collaboration with other staff for patients, to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-acute providers.
Provides clinical guidance and consultation to interdisciplinary primary teams, including social workers, and case managers, prompting continuity of care as well as safe and comprehensive care coordination and discharge planning as indicated.
Works with families exhibiting complex family dynamics that impact directly on patient care and discharge.
Educates patient/family and interdisciplinary team regarding post-acute options and addresses issues of choice.
Actively participates and provides pertinent information in complex rounds discharge planning huddles, case conference, and whiteboard rounds.
Provides intervention in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, guardianship-temporary/ permanent, foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, adult/elderly abuse, child protection and sexual assault.
Supervise and mentor Social Workers enrolled in Master level programs to fulfill practicum clinical hours for licensure and diploma requirements.
Participates in on call rotation as required by department.
All other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications Masters degree in Social Work required.
Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker-LICSW or Licensed Master Social Worker-LMSW.
Hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting.
Working knowledge/experience in case management.
National Case Management certification or SW Palliative Care Certification; ACHP-SW or APHSW-C preferred.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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