About this position
Position Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
Provide Clinical Counseling as indicated by plan of care.
Demonstrates appropriate psychosocial assessment skills for initial and bereavement evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed family care plan.
Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patients care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice
Conducts ongoing reassessments and follow-up appraisal of patient/family situation and needs. Actively listens and responds appropriately to patient/family concerns and needs in a timely manner.
Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family.
Possesses an adequate knowledge of community resources and discharge planning.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community agency personnel.
Demonstrates knowledge of the patient/family dynamics involved in death, dying, and the bereavement process. Applies knowledge of age specific human growth and development.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of mental and emotional dysfunction.
Ensures that all patients/families under his/her direct supervision are provided care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being considering each individual patient/family.
Treats patient/family with compassion, adapting communication to meet situations and cross cultural issues.
Supports patient and family sense of control, while striving to reduce their anxiety.
Completes admission, routine visits, transfer, and discharge information as scheduled. Submits documentation on time.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment
Develop and evaluate the plan of care
Contribute to patient and family counseling and education
Participate in QAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training
Refers questions outside area of expertise to appropriate team members or community agencies.
Participates in Bereavement team, groups, and activities as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Patient Care Manager
Additional Information: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in social work from an accredited college or university
Licensed through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
At least one year previous experience working in a healthcare setting
Valid Texas Drivers License and reliable method of transportation
Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
Knowledge of current professional social work theory and practice
Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills
Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies and note detail
Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with patients, families and staff
Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients
Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
Ability to comply with the Dying Persons Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures
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