Social Worker - AdventHealth Hospice Care

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Benefits from Day One

· Paid Days Off from Day One

· Career Development

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Shift : Days Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Location: Longwood, Lake Mary and Sanford

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Faith based and Mission driven agency

• Flexible scheduling

• One-on-one patient care in the patient’s home environment

• Joint Commission Deemed Status accredited agency

• Competitive pay with no state income tax

• Commitment to workplace wellness and exceptional health and benefits offerings

The role you’ll contribute:

The Social Worker acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team that manages the emotional and social service needs of an assigned caseload of patients and families currently on hospice services. The Social Worker coordinates all social service interventions and referrals, including needs assessment, supportive counseling, networking, financial assessments and financial resources procurement. This level of support is provided in response to the Initial Assessment and will be created as part of the Comprehensive Assessment in order to promote the patient and family’s well-being throughout the dying process.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Evaluates the psychosocial needs of each patient and family care unit.

· Develops and implements the psychosocial plan of care in response to the needs of the patients and families.

· Travels to patient residence and performs initial assessment. Identifies and assesses the psychosocial needs of the patient and family, and the care giving relationships and dynamics between the patient and family for the patient interdisciplinary care plan.

· Assists the patients and families with obtaining financial resources.

· Provides services as determined by interdisciplinary team and reports back to registered nurse regarding assessment and need for other organizational resources.

· Communicates with care givers and make referrals for intra-organizational services and community resources such as Medicaid, Salvation Army, and food banks.

· Provides education and assistance in completing Advance Directives.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications :

· Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology or Social Work is required.

· Master’s degree in Social Work is required.

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the social work field is required.

· A clear/active Social Work license for the state of Florida or license-eligible under Florida law is required.

· Maintain a current, valid Florida Driver's License in good standing with a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle.

· Maintain valid personal automobile insurance.

· Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred qualifications:

· Healthcare/hospice experience is preferred.

· A clear/active Social Work license for the state of Florida.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Case Management

Organization: AdventHealth Hospice Care Central FL

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24035221

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.