Req # 5638

Social Worker (MSW)

 

Hospice 

 

PRN 

 

Job Summary

 

To assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the care and services of patients across the illness continuum.

 

Education Requirements

 

Master's in Social Work is required from an accredited school of Social Work.

 

Certification & Licensure Requirements

 

Current licensure as a Social Worker in the State of Mississippi and Tennessee.  Must have a valid driver's license.

 

Experience/Qualifications/Skills

 

At least 1 year experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent experience in managing cases.

 

Language/Communication Skills

 

English required. Multilingual capabilities enhance the ability to perform this job. Must have the ability to speak effectively and professionally to all staff, management, and all outside individuals at all levels from elementary to professional. Excellent interviewing, assessment, and communication and clinical counseling skills. Thorough working knowledge of community resources, eligibility guidelines, and availability to patients/families. Working knowledge of social and financial systems. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently. Ability to manage several projects and multiple cases concurrently. Ability to coordinate patient care between a variety of ancillary services and settings. Recognize quality of care/risk issues and report these to the appropriate individual.  Assessment of age-specific data in terms of the patient’s needs. Working knowledge of Medicare Parts A&B, Medicaid, other payer sources, and DRG assignments.

 

Mathematical Skills

 

Must conduct statistical analysis.

 

Reasoning Ability

 

Must have the ability to interpret key information and make decisions regarding patient care and discharge planning issues.