Job description

PRN Social Worker

Reports To: Caring Seasons Health - Director of Clinical Operations

Status: Exempt

FT, PT, PRN: PRN with future opportunity for PT/FT

Shift: day, some nights/weekends

Location: Office located in Fort Mill, SC; job may require light travel to areas within York and Lancaster SC counties

Position Summary:

The PRN Social Worker will work collaboratively as part of an innovative team to help to grow a new serious illness organization serving SC. The PRN Social Worker exemplifies the mission, vision, values, of Caring Seasons Health by:

Delivering excellent patient care experiences

Being fully present with patients/families and focusing on how we make them FEEL

Performing psychosocial assessments on patients/families to identify support systems and barriers to care

Managing distressing symptoms utilizing non-pharmacological interventions

Providing patient/family counseling with regards to family dynamics, quality of life goals, end of life wishes, and grief

Assessing coping skills of patient/family and providing education to promote healthy coping strategies

Assisting in development of short-and long-term goal planning

Effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team to meet needs of patient/family

Identifying and contributing to patient safety initiatives

Ability to educate and assist with end of life planning/advance directives

Make referrals to appropriate agencies on behalf of patient and family

Managing & communicating patient/family expectations

Evaluating primary caregiver ability to provide care

Conducting appropriate goals of care conversations with patients/family

Demonstrating comfort level with difficult conversations

Evaluating bereavement needs of family/caregiver and developing bereavement plan of care

Delivering culturally competent care

Completing accurate and timely documentation

Providing spectacular customer service for patients, families, and referral sources

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations r/t Hospice
• Knowledge of Philosophy of comfort, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and empowerment
• Knowledge of common grief responses
• Practices within the scope of license/certification
• Demonstrates ability to function in variety of care environments including home settings, skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, etc.
• Practices safety and infection control methods
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom / TEAMS
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate
• Ability to effectively work virtually when needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Master of Social Work degree– Required

Experience:

• Prior healthcare experience serving seriously ill patients - Preferred
• Prior home health experience a plus

Licensures & Certifications (if applicable):

• LMSW - Required
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance (or other mode of personal transportation) required

Summary of Physical Requirements:

• Walking, standing
• Able to work virtually if needed
• Able to travel locally
• Hand dexterity
• Writing
• Driving (or other mode of personal transportation)
• Ability to sit and type for >8 hours per day

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Mill, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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