Medical Social Worker
Company: Continuum Care of Snohomish
Location: everett
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Continuum Care of Snohomish - JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe MSW
is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for
medical social work services provided to hospice patients and their
families. Medical Social Workers are core members of the
Interdisciplinary Group and provide psychosocial support to the
patient/family unit based on the initial and ongoing assessment of
needs and identified goals, interventions and services indicated.
Services are provided in accordance with the established plan of
care and utilize professional training and judgment in monitoring
the psychosocial process.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES1.
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and
families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and
environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and
other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an
assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance
when this is not safe and another plan is required.2. Carries out
social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities,
communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse
and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels
patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress,
and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis
intervention when necessary.3. Assesses for, and educates
interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the
culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of
family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.4. Educates
patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced
directives.5. Participates in the development of the individualized
plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends
regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the
team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the
symptoms of the terminal illness.6. Assists physician and other
team members in understanding significant social and emotional
factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.7.
Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements,
financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
Communication1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and
relevant clinical notes regarding patients condition and care
given. Records changes/outcomes as appropriate.2. Communicates with
the physician regarding the patients needs and reports changes in
the patients condition; obtains/receives physicians orders as
required.3. Communicates with community health related persons to
coordinate the care plan.4. Provides information and referral
services for organization patients and families/caregivers
regarding practical and environmental needs.5. Provides information
to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.6.
Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and
community agencies.7. Maintains collaborative relationships with
organization personnel to support patient care.8. Maintains and
develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources
for patient and personnel.9. As a mandatory reporter, reports
failure to comply with the requirements of chapters 246- 335 WAC
and 70.127 RCW to the Washington Dept. of Health as required within
14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms.10. Reports suspected
abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person
in violation of RCW 74.34.020 or 26.44.030 to the department of
social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency.
Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has
reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial
exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred.11.
Teaches the patient and family/caregiver coping techniques as
appropriate. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.12.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.13.
Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in
providing continuity of care.14. Works in cooperation with the
family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the
emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.15. Attends
interdisciplinary group meetings.Additional Duties1. Participates
in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.2. Assists and
supports the RN Case Manager to ensure that arrangements for
equipment and other necessary items and services are available.3.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and
maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills
through attendance and participation in continuing education and
inservice classes.4. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or
accepted case assignments.5. Actively participates in quality
assessment performance improvement teams and activities6. Other
duties as delegated.The above statements are only meant to be a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be
requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in
this description.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS1. A graduate of a Masters
program in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education2. Minimum of one (1) year
experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.3.
Experience in hospice care preferred.4. Demonstrates good verbal
and written communication, and organization skills.5. Once an offer
of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory
references, as requested, and criminal background checks by
regulation.6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Visual
acuity and hearing to perform required social work skills.7. Must
be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in
accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good
working order.8. Possesses and maintains CPR certification (may not
be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on
and observed by a certified trainer)
Keywords: Continuum Care of Snohomish, Everett , Medical Social Worker, Other , everett, Washington
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