Clinical Social Worker - Palliative Care Services

Position Title: Clinical Social Worker - Palliative Care Services

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Must hold a license in the state of practice as a Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• New graduates and out-of-state MSW-prepared Social Workers are expected to obtain their state license within 90 days of hire
• Full-time work experience in palliative care and end-of-life care is required
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse and high-risk populations

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services to patients and families, addressing psychosocial, environmental, age-specific, and cultural issues to optimize emotional, social, and physical well-being and efficient use of healthcare and community resources
• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, intervene, and provide treatment as necessary
• Operate with a high level of organization, independence, and initiative, identifying areas for improvement and assuming responsibility accordingly
• Adhere to HIPAA and Joint Commission standards, following the BMC Mission, Vision, and Values
• Consult, assess, and intervene with high-risk patients and families regarding emotional and social issues in palliative and end-of-life care, utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory
• Collaborate with BMC staff and colleagues to ensure comprehensive patient care, considering structural factors affecting health
• Develop thorough bio-psychosocial assessments tailored to patients with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families, considering age-appropriate and cultural factors
• Assess the needs of patients, families, and caregivers across physical, psychological, socioeconomic, spiritual, and symptom management domains
• Utilize the palliative care departments psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline for intervention planning
• Identify and address barriers and risk factors, including systemic issues that may hinder symptom management and patient/family care
• Implement a variety of clinical interventions, including psychotherapy, counseling, crisis intervention, care coordination, and advocacy for access to services and resources
• Participate in initial palliative care consults, providing psychosocial consultation on patient care planning and management
• Recognize and intervene in issues of loss, adaptation, and bereavement along the illness continuum
• Facilitate patient-family-team meetings and report suspected cases of abuse or neglect, ensuring comprehensive consultations and legal compliance
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient interactions and adhere to hospital confidentiality policies
• Work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, serving as a liaison between palliative care and social work services
• Attend scheduled meetings and educational programs to maintain competency and uphold hospital standards of conduct

Additional Duties:

• Provide guidance and instruction on psychosocial dynamics to interdisciplinary colleagues
• Maintain licensure through continuing education units
• Seek assistance from colleagues with specialized knowledge as needed

We seek a compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Worker to join our Palliative Care Services team. We encourage you to apply if you are dedicated to providing holistic care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses.