Main characteristics
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Company
- HarmonyCares
Job summary
Overview:HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices. HarmonyCares is a family of companies all dedicated to providing high-quality, coordinated health care in the home. This includes HarmonyCares, HarmonyCares Medical Group, HarmonyCares Home Health and HarmonyCares Hospice.
Our Mission To bring personalized, quality-based healthcare to the home of patients who have difficult accessing care.
Our Shared Vision Every patient deserves access to quality healthcare.
Our Values The way we care is our legacy. Every interaction counts. Go the extra mile. Empower and support each other.
Why You Should Want to Work with Us
Paid Orientation and Training
Day Time Hours (no holidays/weekends)
Great Place to Work Certified
Established in 11 states
Largest home-based primary care practice in the US for over 28 years, making a huge impact in healthcare today!
Responsibilities:
The Palliative Care Medical Social Worker (PCMSW) is a qualified professional who, in accordance with the plan of treatment, assists the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient health concerns. The PCMSW works collaboratively with the Care Team and the patient/caregiver to provide care management services that address an individuals ability to maintain independence in the home, chronic care management, end of life decisions, cognitive/functional status, frequency of acute care utilization, quality of life and a patient/caregiver support system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide social casework as an entity, where appropriate, to individuals and families who have been referred by the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Care Team
Conduct face to face and telephonic assessments with the patient and/or the caregiver
Prepare social histories according to specific guidelines to augment existing service or as a guide in determining or changing level of service taking into consideration:Family relationships
The meaning of illness to the patient and his family
The cultural attitudes in relationship to illness
The meaning of home to the patient
The ability of the patient and his family to adjust to the patient at home
The financial impact of illness upon the family
Completes clinical and progress notes
Investigate social determinant barriers and design appropriate interventions
Coordinate services to ensure the patient/family understands the treatment plan
Provide outreach to community based services to support the patients ability to age at home
Develop and implement shared goals of care with the patient and family
Participate in Interdisciplinary Group team Meetings
Maintain absolute confidentiality of patient records
Participate in plan of care and discharge planning
Assess, when appropriate, a family's financial situation taking into consideration the patient's prognosis and medical needs, and referring to an Agency for financial assistance if indicated, interpreting the medical situation to the referring Agency and generally facilitating the process of referral
Observe, record, and report information on the patient's condition to the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Care Team
Participate in in-service education programs
Will understand and apply basic infection control principles and procedures
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Master's degree (MSW) from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Has a current Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) License in the state of practice in accordance with state licensure requirements
Must maintain a valid drivers license and good driving record
Proficiency in clinical skills
The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in personal computer use including email, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Additional Florida Requirements
Active CPR Certification
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification-APHSW-C, through Social Work and Palliative Care Network
Two years experience within Palliative Care
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