PRN Hospice Social Worker (LICSW or a LCSW)

Company: Elara Caring
Location: Andover
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

*Job Overview*_our Compassion Can Change LivesJoin Us at Elara Caring_Are you a dedicated *Social Worker* who is passionate about exceeding patient expectations?At *Elara Caring,* we believe in delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right placeand that starts with our exceptional team members like you. As a _Licensed Social Worker_, youll have the opportunity to provide personalized care to patients wherever they call home, making a meaningful impact on their lives and their families.*Schedule: *PRN (8-10+hours per week)*Coverage Area: *Westford to Peabody to Salisbury*Why Elara Caring?** *Flexible Schedules:* Enjoy work autonomy with the ability to tailor your schedule.* *Personalized Care:* Provide 1:1 patient care that allows you to make a real difference.* *Collaborative Environment:* Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions.* *Professional Growth:* Take advantage of being PRN and growing with an established company*Summary of Duties:** *Alignment with Vision:* Ensure all activities align with Elara Carings leadership vision and mission.* *Patient Assessment:* Evaluate patients' psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs through various documentation methods.* *Social Work Visits:* Conduct initial and follow-up social work evaluations, adjusting the Plan of Care as needed.* *Communication:* Report significant findings, unsafe conditions, and visit outcomes to the Supervisor and involved care personnel.* *Patient Safety:* Implement and revise safety plans using available resources, preventing avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.* *Plan of Care:* Develop, verify, and update the Plan of Care, ensuring continuity and quality of care according to physician orders.* *Counseling and Support:* Provide counseling and instruct patients and families on following the Plan of Care.* *Compliance Monitoring:* Ensure adherence to third-party payor requirements, maintaining open communication with clinical staff.* *Collaborative Care:* Participate in patient care conferences and provide supportive communication to all stakeholders.* *Physical Demands:* Handle physically demanding tasks including patient lifting, equipment handling, and exposure to various health risks, while maintaining safety and confidentiality standards.*What We're Looking For:** Masters degree or Doctoral degree in social work from a social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education* Current state license as a Clinical Social Worker > *either LiCSW **or* *LCSW** 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting* Social work skills as defined as generally social work standards* Valid drivers license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks*If youre ready to bring your compassion and expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference, apply today to join our mission at Elara Caring! *Job Type: Part-timeApplication Question(s):* Are you able to work 8 to 10h per week?Education:* Master's (Required)Experience:* healthcare setting: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* LiCSW/LCSW (Required)Work Location: On the roadby Jobble

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