Position Summary:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care to meet the needs of patients and families in home care in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. Provides consultation to team members in area of psychosocial care.

Job Duties:
Responsible for the delivery of care through the application of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures within established guidelines as an interdisciplinary team member and under general supervision/direction:
· Completes preassessments, assessments and provides medical social work, bereavement and supportive services for hospice patients and their families
· Serves as primary psychosocial staff for designated caseload
· Addresses psychosocial needs of patients/families in the home care setting
· Develops, revises, reviews and initiates the social work plan of care: identifies problems and needs, receives input from the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, identifies scope and frequency of services and interventions
· Assists patients and families in identifying problems and alternatives solutions
· Utilizes non directive communication skills, listens and assesses problems
· Participates in psychosocial oncall rotation. May work flexible hours to meet needs of clients
· Provides back-up coverage for other social workers during absences and peak periods
· Documents care provided in the patient/family record in a timely, accurate and complete manner in accordance with the Policy and Procedure manual
· Evaluates social work care plan and outcome of interventions
· Participates in weekly care planning & review meetings of the hospice interdisciplinary team as appropriate
· Maintains high standard of interdisciplinary communication regarding complex cases
· Serves as a resource for the education of professionals, other hospices, volunteers and the community.