Hospice Social Worker-Master’s Degree
| Company | Traditions Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Blue Springs, MO, USA, Overland Park, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Must have a social work license in Kansas
- Masters Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program
- One year social worker experience in a health care agency
- Working knowledge of community resources
- Good interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation
- Valid auto liability insurance
Responsibilities
- Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals
- Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Attend interdisciplinary team meeting, participate in the patient care planning process, and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care
- Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.