Hospice MSW Job at Advocate Health Care (Milwaukee)

Job Responsibility

Provides initial psychosocial evaluations, ongoing counseling, bereavement services, and community referrals
Responsible for the assessment of psychosocial needs of patients and families as well as development of a social work plan of care
Implements the plan of care in conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team
Continually evaluate appropriate hospice level of care with the interdisciplinary group
Assures a smooth transition between hospice levels of care: GIP, Routine, Continuous Care
Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, caregiving, guardianship and legacy work
Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice
Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives

Requirements

Social Worker license issued by the state of employment
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
One year experience in a medical clinical setting or hospice/palliative care preferred
Knowledge of evidence-based counseling models such as family systems, strengths-based and narrative therapy
Understanding of family dynamics and psychosocial issues related to terminal illness
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and provide crisis intervention
Ability to identify risk factors of complicated grief, suicide, neglect, and abuse
Ability to recognize the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness including trauma and PTSD
Knowledge of issues related to anticipatory grief, death, and bereavement
Knowledge of community resources, advanced directives, funeral planning, and facility placement
Exceptional collaboration skills, advocacy abilities and ability to perform as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to identify client needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds
Excellent time management, prioritizing and documentation skills
Intermediate computer skills including EMR, presentation applications and electronic mail
Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads
Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed
Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions

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