St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood , KY 41017
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Job Summary:
Provides psychosocial assessments, assists in care planning in coordination with the members of the Palliative Care team, Hospital Staff and Physicians. Provides counseling services to patients/families.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Job Description:
ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING:
COMMUNICATION:
EDUCATION:
RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION:
Identifies hospital and community based services which will meet patient/family needs and provides referrals and advocacy in obtaining services.
Assists patient/families with financial and insurance issues regarding Social Security Disability and Medicaid applications as needed.
PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:
Maintains skills and knowledge as appropriate to palliative care and role.
Meets continuing requirements for the Board of Social Work in the state where work is being performed.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:
LEADERSHIP:
Provides leadership and support in the promotion of palliative care services including research and fund development, marketing and public relation strategies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Specialized Knowledge:
Kind and Length of Experience:
FLSA Status:
Exempt
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