Home Health & Hospice Social Worker

Otterbein

Bellefontaine, US
On-site
Comprehensive psychosocial assessment
Bereavement risk assessment
Community resource referrals
Otterbein is seeking a Home Health & Hospice Social Worker who will deliver psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work, an active Ohio social work license, and at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in hospice or home care

Job Summary

  • The Home Health & Hospice Social Worker is responsible for the provision of a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
  • Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement risk assessment of patient/family/caregiver in a thorough, accurate, and compassionate fashion within five (5) calendar days after the patient’s election of Hospice care.
  • Participate in the development of the plan of care and treatment. Holds case conferences as needed.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Otterbein is seeking a Home Health & Hospice Social Worker who will deliver psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work, an active Ohio social work license, and at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in hospice or home care.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • comprehensive psychosocial assessment
  • bereavement risk assessment
  • community resource referrals
  • anticipatory grief counseling
  • plan of care development
  • interdisciplinary team meetings
  • effective communication skills
  • documentation skills
  • computer skills

Nice-to-have

  • compassionate care delivery
  • person-centered care approach
  • talented and kind team members
  • mentoring other personnel
  • field setting work

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work
  • Active Ohio Social Work license
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a health care field
  • Experience working with patients and families coping with terminal illness and dying

Work Rights

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