Field Social Worker - Partners in Care Together For Kids - UNAVAILABLE
Winter Park, FL
About the Job
Overview
Halifax Health - Hospice is seeking a Field Social Worker.
Summary
The Social Worker will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment and participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care, supporting the psychosocial needs of the Partners in Care Together For Kids patient/family to ensure the best possible psychosocial outcomes desired by patient and family.
Job Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; personal car in good working order
- MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school
- Licensed eligible preferred
- Pediatric experience
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Provide and document psychosocial assessments
- Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver
- Facilitate community referrals
- Assess bereavement needs
- Provide crisis intervention
- Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in education of the community regarding Partners in Care Together for Kids and Hospice care
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE:
- Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics
- Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting
- Excellent time-management, organizational skills, self-awareness and boundaries which are modeled for others
- Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Must meet criteria for employment by Halifax Health
- Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources, previous experience in hospice and pediatric setting
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting preferred
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Varied environments and settings including hospice General Inpatient Units, or anywhere a patient may live or visit is requested, including homes, nursing homes, schools, daycare, etc. Home settings may include variety of animals, smoking and/or limited air conditioning. Requires mobility, automobile travel to various locations and counties in and out of personal car and moderate to large amount of driving per assignment/dept. Varied shifts per dept. Dealing with children with life threatening illnesses and their families may result in greater than average stress level.
SUPERVISION:
Works under direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator/Manager for the assigned area and
progress is reviewed at key points. Unlicensed staff are responsible for securing their own clinical supervision
hours toward licensure.
About Us
Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.