Social Worker, Community Palliative Care

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Social Worker, Community Palliative Care Position Purpose: The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from Multi-disciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team). What we are looking for: *Valid Driver's license This position will primarily do home visits. Monday - Friday Day shift. - Education: Bachelor degree in Social Work, Masters Degree Preferred. - Licensure / Certification: Current LSW license to practice as a social worker in the State of Ohio - Effective Communication Skills - Strong organization skills, self-directed, flexible, able to adapt to rapidly changing regulatory require...