SOCIAL WORKER II HOSPICE HAMILTON FIELD TEAM FT DAY MON-FRI

Job Overview
This position works for Hospice of Cincinnati's/Hospice of Hamilton's North Regional Team - Monday-Friday days. Average patient caseload tends to be between 30-35 patients. On call coverage is for the entire HOC service area, and on call coverage does include occasional weekends and holidays. Mileage reimbursed. Flexibility required to support patients at all levels of care, including long-term care facilities and the Inpatient Care Centers. Support to team members/staff as needed and desired.

Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges, included but not limited to readmissions in the high risk population. Is a resource regarding social systems, institutions, and behavioral and relationship patterns. Can skillfully apply the appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the patient and family. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, appropriate care in order to optimize the health status and assure a smooth transition between levels of care for patients served. Provides education and expertise to promote the practice and profession of social work within the hospital. Serves on specialty areas within the hospital that require a MSW for regulatory or grant funding requirements.

Job Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work

BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)

Licensed Social Worker

Computer literate. Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence. Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved.

Up to 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work

Other Related Information

Working Conditions

Climbing - Occasionally

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Sitting - Frequently

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently