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Our CompanyAT Home Care & Hospice OverviewOur Hospice Social Workers are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing medical social work services and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!Our comprehensive benefits include:$250/month vehicle stipend + Paid mileage
Medical and dental benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vendor discounts
ResponsibilitiesAssess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s illness and the environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan interventions based on evaluation findings
Counsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties, and provide crisis intervention when necessary
Assess for any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family
Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work
Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings
Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues
Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and healthcare decision responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
Additional responsibilities as assigned
QualificationsGraduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation
1+ year experience in healthcare social work
Experience in home health or hospice preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
About our Line of BusinessAt AT Home Care & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, AT Home Care & Hospice is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about AT Home Care & Hospice, please visitwww.athomecareandhospice.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/ATHomeCareAndHospice/) .Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the BrightSpring Disabilities Support Team at 1-833-773-7240 orcontact us (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/application-assistance/) for assistance.Equal Opportunity Employment Posters (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) Clickhere (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ informationJob LocationsUS-VA-RICHMONDID 2022-79400 Line of Business AT Home Care & Hospice Position Type Full-Time
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