Envision Healthcare at Home is seeking a PRN, Part Time or up to FT experienced Master of Social Work to provide services to patients receiving hospice care within the Pierce County, WA and surrounding areas including homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Applicant for MSW will act as an advocate and help patients foster their capacities and coping mechanisms to improve and better their daily lives and experiences.

Envision Healthcare at Home is looking for people that want to feel fulfilled in serving our patients; people that want to make a difference in the lives of others. We provide long term growth opportunities for our employees. We want to inspire our employees to invest in each other as we invest in them.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels' patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of a master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, home health experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must be willing and/or able to comply with the state/federal Covid mandates

Envision Healthcare at Home was established in 2005 by six healthcare professionals who wanted to make a difference in their community. With a board of directors that includes medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, a registered nurse, and a licensed social worker, Envision is inspired by more than good business—we’re infused with the spirit of care giving.

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