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There's a new era of wellness ahead, and we no longer think about treating our bodies only when we're sick but nurturing our bodies when we are well, so we can stay in a perpetual state of good health. Grand View Health is leading the way to this new era with investments in technology, facilities, partnerships and, most importantly, compassionate and exceptional talent. Located in Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Grand View Health is a well-established, independent hospital offering a full range of healthcare services. Our colleagues enjoy the best of both worlds by working for a high-quality, low-cost healthcare provider in a collaborative, community environment. Help us build this new era of wellness.
Responsibilities
The Social Worker, MSW will conduct psychosocial bereavement risk and spiritual assessments on all patients and families involved in the Hospice program. The assessment will focus on the emotional, social and grief factors that impact the patient’s and family’s functional adjustment to the end stage of the disease process. The Social Worker will visit patients to provide medical social services when ordered by the physician as part of the patient’s plan of care. The Social Worker assists the physician and other hospice staff in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems. The social worker will provide counseling to the patient/caregiver and hospice staff and guide patients/caregivers in securing needed resources. The incumbent demonstrates competent knowledge and skill to ensure care is appropriate to patients serviced.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master's of Social Work and over 6 months to 1 year in social work healthcare required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the psychosocial factors operative in the end stage of the disease process required.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills required.
- Effective interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions required.
- Excellent organizational skills required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS Instructor upon hire required.
