Social Worker - MSW Preferred Available Position: FT, 40 hours per week, M-F 8a-430pm, on-call after hours/weekend/holiday Summary of Position: The Social Worker is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of psycho-social services to patients and families in accordance with an appropriate plan of care. Responsibilities: Responsibilities of Position: • Completes a comprehensive initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment according to accepted standards of practice and agency policy for each patient and family or as requested. • Assess patients and family members for risk related to abuse/neglect and suicide and those with active or past substance abuse and initiate contracts as deemed appropriate. • Provide effective counseling approaches and processes for patients and families, including therapeutic and supportive interventions, education, life review, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention when indicated. • Assist patients and families with end-of-life care planning including knowledge of living wills, DPOA, provision of care for dependents, assessing decision capacity, and funeral planning. • Develop and implement a plan of care for the patient/family and attend IDG and care conferences as needed. • Utilize existing community resources to assist patients/families. • Assist members of the Interdisciplinary Team in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health care. • Coordinate visits with other team members to ensure the most effective meeting of patient/family needs. • Assure continuity of care when a change in location of care is necessary (including admission to nursing home or respite setting). Facilitate nursing facility placement (PAS/RRs) and arrange transportation. • Provide education to employees, volunteers, and the community about services available to meet the psychosocial/economic needs of the patient. • Assist the Bereavement Coordinator as requested. • Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families. • Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: • Masters of Social Work Degree (may consider a Bachelor of Social Work Degree) from a social work curriculum accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Masters of Social Work preferred. • Current Social Work licensure in the State of Ohio. • Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical setting. • Healthcare and/or Hospice experience preferred. Special Skills and Requirements: • Shall have a valid driver’s license. • Excellent customer service skills. • Detail-oriented with excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills. • Ability to follow instructions. • Ability to work independently without supervision. • Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather. • Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment. • Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting, and walking.

• Responsibilities of Position:  • Completes a comprehensive initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment according to accepted standards of practice and agency policy for each patient and family or as requested.  • Assess patients and family members for risk related to abuse/neglect and suicide and those with active or past substance abuse and initiate contracts as deemed appropriate.  • Provide effective counseling approaches and processes for patients and families, including therapeutic and supportive interventions, education, life review, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention when indicated.  • Assist patients and families with end-of-life care planning including knowledge of living wills, DPOA, provision of care for dependents, assessing decision capacity, and funeral planning.  • Develop and implement a plan of care for the patient/family and attend IDG and care conferences as needed.  • Utilize existing community resources to assist patients/families.  • Assist members of the Interdisciplinary Team in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health care.  • Coordinate visits with other team members to ensure the most effective meeting of patient/family needs.  • Assure continuity of care when a change in location of care is necessary (including admission to nursing home or respite setting). Facilitate nursing facility placement (PAS/RRs) and arrange transportation.  • Provide education to employees, volunteers, and the community about services available to meet the psychosocial/economic needs of the patient.  • Assist the Bereavement Coordinator as requested. • Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families.  • Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.  • Other duties as assigned.