Bereavement LCSW

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the Initial Bereavement Assessment of families and care givers. Assists in the development of the Bereavement Plan of Care. Assists patients and their families with issues which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Provides counseling services to families as needed.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• $0 employee premium for medical, dental and vision coverage available
• Company-provided HSA contributions, if applicable plan selected
• 168 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with no annual rollover limit
• 8 paid Holidays
• Company-paid Life/AD&D Insurance at 1x your annual salary and Long-Term Disability
• Employee-paid options including Short-Term Disability and additional Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental products available including: Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, Legal Shield/ID Shield and Pet Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored Principal Retirement Plan; up to 3% match after 1 year
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program with offsite, confidential professional counseling
• Free flu shots annually
• Employee Excellence Awards
• And many more!

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a school accredited by the American Council on Social Work Education is required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the State of Florida required.

· Three (3) years' experience in social work required. Hospice experience preferred.

· Follows all safety precautions when lifting/moving heavy items and properly utilizes necessary lifting/moving equipment.

· Must have a Valid Florida driver's License, maintain current auto insurance coverage and have access to a reliable automobile. Knowledge of Marion County. Good driving skills, including defensive driving. I understand that if I drive a company vehicle in the course of my primary job responsibilities, I am required to have no more than six (6) points for speeding or traffic violations for the past two years and that I am required to report any traffic citations received by me and to report any suspension or revocation of my driving privilege by the State of Florida to my supervisor immediately. Further, I understand that I may be disciplined and/or my employment may be terminated if I am found guilty of DUI, reckless driving or other negligence.

· Ability to work unsupervised in the field, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations, as well as documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, patients/families or employees.

· Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to demonstrate essential usage.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Ability to operate a facsimile, copy machines, computers and other common office machines, with working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and other software appropriate to positions.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains effective communication with Hospice Admissions Team, Volunteer

Department staff, and primary team staff with regard to referrals.

• Interviews family unit/significant others to assess situation and potential psychosocial needs.
• Develops bereavement component of the family plan of care within 24 hours following the assessment.
• Carries out responsibilities consistent with the standards and guidelines of Hospice of

Marion County, the hospitals and the profession.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient/family information in accordance with agency and

professional standards.

• Adheres to professional standards of practice for Social Workers.
• Maintains current knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid programs in relation to

admission procedures and qualifications for skilled nursing facilities (SNF's).

• Identifies Social Services needs of the family unit and sets goals to meet those needs.
• Reviews financial status of bereaved as needed, in finding financial support.
• Works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel as appropriate to evaluate and further bereaved’s understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to their loss and grief.
• Helps family through individual or group support to understand the impact of loss and grief.
• Utilizes community resources to assist bereaved to resume life in the community.
• Prepares histories, assessments, service plans, and reports in a thorough, accurate, and timely fashion.
• Makes professional evaluations and responds with appropriate intervention including crisis intervention.

• Possesses awareness and acceptance of various lifestyles without imposing personal values on the family unit.

• Maintains a high level of understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, AIDS waiver, and alternate reimbursement programs.
• Facilitates bereavement support groups ensuring positive outcome for Hospice and for community organizations.
• Completes bereavement risk assessment or initial bereavement assessment.
• Provides pre-bereavement counseling.
• Covers Clinical Coordinator in their absence.
• Participates in On-Call rotation and provides on- call coverage as needed on a 7 day, 24 hours a day.

basis.

• Provides basic counseling (up to 6 sessions) for bereaved families.

• Provides staff and community in-services relating to social services/bereavement education.

Hospice of Marion County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

*Drug Free Workplace*