Under general supervision, provides psycho-social services including psychosocial assessment and interventions, discharge planning, coordination of services, and resource referral.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work; Preferred Clinical track.

Experience

3 years of clinical social work experience, preferably in a medical setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of various social, home care, extended care, hospice, hospital government program, commercial insurance, and community servicesKnowledge of social work theories, therapies, and techniques of casework processKnowledge of principles and regulations of public welfare and MedicaidSkill in coordinating efforts of a multi-disciplinary team (agency, hospital, hospice, payer, etc.)Skill in needs analysisAbility to develop associated treatment modalitiesCustomer service skillsSkill in word processing programsSkilled in grief and bereavementAble to work independently with minimal oversight

Licensures, Certifications

LCSW-C preferredAdvanced  Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certified (APHSW-C , preferredCenter for Advancing Palliative Care (CAPC) competency – within 90 days of employment (Should we add paid for by company upon successful completion??

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel by car to homes and navigate different home settings.

Working Conditions

Work is performed inside the organization’s offices and patient/family homes. Job attendance is required during all types of weather conditions. 

Conditions of Employment

Must speak, write, and understand English fluently both in person and on the phone.Adherence to National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and NASW Standards for End-of-Life CareMaintain current license to practice as a professional social workerCAPC competency completion within 180 days of employment 90 or 180 days??

Patient & Workplace Safety: 

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. 

Patient Population: 

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 Consults and follows patients in a community based Palliative Medicine program as assigned.  (Let’s leave the option open for facility work as well. Meets with family members and significant others to obtain a relevant psycho-social assessment and to assess current and potential medical and social drivers of health needs. Develops and implements a plan of care appropriate to identified problems. Shares resultant findings with the appropriate health care team members.  Care plans will meet the patients and family’s care goals and minimize burdensome care transitions and uncomfortable symptoms of their disease.  Suggests and arranges for hospice care when appropriate. Provides counseling services including individual, family and group modalities and other recognized psycho-social therapies in assisting patients and family members.Provides interpretation of the patient’s, significant others, and family member’s behavior as needed.  Offers suggestions for modifying behavior to enhance a therapeutic approach.Provides and facilitates timely completion of appropriate documentation for patient records.Assists team to coordinate referrals, appropriate levels of care, and the use of therapeutic community resources to ensure a safe and appropriate care  plan as well as discharge plans.Provides as well as attends educational in-services for community organizations and providers on palliative and hospice care. Participates actively in problem solving to enhance the most efficient and appropriate plan of care.Coordinates with other Gilchrist Programs to build/develop a complete Palliative Medicine service line.  ?? Participates in palliative medicine program development in collaboration with the palliative medicine interdisciplinary team and other service lines.Other duties as assigned.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

GBMC ValuesValue Description

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$51,351.55 - $79,594.90

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.