Hospice Master Social Worker MSW Full Time

Position Overview
The Master Social Worker is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of social work services for patients and their families.

Schedule: Full Time visits Monday through Friday

Territory: Elmore, Autauga, Montgomery, Pike, Bullock, Tallapoosa, and Coosa

Essential Job Functions
• Provide social work assessment and services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining social work service needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with Plan of Treatment of referring physician.
• Participate in the development of overall Plan of Care.
• Assist physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to patient health problems, family response, and care at home.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient's medical status and updates self on patient/family status as needed or requested.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Assist patients/families in utilizing community resources that will promote optimum financial and emotional support.
• Provide physician(s) and Aveanna with written updates on patient/family needs, progress, goals as requested by physician/health care team.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements
• Current state Social  Work license as required by state law and regulation. LMSW is required.
• Minimum of at least one (1) year medical social work experience
• Masters degree required
• Hospice experience preferred