Social Worker - LSW - PRN - Pueblo Colorado

Company: Abode Hospice And Home Health
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Posted On: 05/10/2024

Our Company:Abode Hospice and Home HealthOverview:Abode Home Health is currently seeking a PRN Social Worker - LSW to support our patients in Pueblo, CO. Our Home Health Social Workers are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing medical social work services and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patients and families experience optimal care and service. Discover the flexibility a career in home health can bring, and apply today!Our comprehensive benefits include:Flexible schedule401K with Company matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Vendor discountsResponsibilities:Assessing the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patients illness and the environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary groupCarrying out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plans interventions based on evaluation findingsCounseling patients and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties, providing crisis intervention when necessaryAssessing for any special needs related to the culture of the patient and familyMaintaining clinical records on all patients referred to social workParticipating in the development of the individualized plan of care involving the patient and family, and attending regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetingsAssisting physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issuesAssisting family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and healthcare decision responsibilitiesEnsuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirementsAdditional responsibilities as assignedQualifications:Graduate of a Masters program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work EducationCurrent licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation1+ year experience in healthcare social workExperience in home health or hospice preferredExcellent verbal and written communication and organization skillsCommitment to clinical and documentation excellenceAbout our Line of Business: At Abode Hospice and Home Health, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Abode Hospice and Home Health is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Abode Hospice and Home Health, please visit www.abodehospiceandhomehealth.com. Follow us on Facebook, and LinkedIn. Additional Job Information:LSW - Social Worker - MSWSalary Range: USD $23.50 - $29.37 / Hourby Jobble More...

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