Social Worker- Hospice - 40 Hours - Days - Henry Ford Health System : Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY:To provide psychosocial assessment planning, treatment and education for adult and geriatric patients and their families in collaboration with all members of the interdisciplinary group.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides Medical Social Work Services in the place ofresidence to adult and geriatric populations and their families through complete assessment of the psychosocial needs affecting the patient/family and making appropriate written plans for care.+ Participates in agency and system-wide continuous quality improvement activities to improve performance and patient outcomes.+ Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement policies, procedures, CQI activities, reporting, training and education to ensure organization-wide compliance with legal, ethical, contractual and/or regulatory standards (i.e. TJC, HCFA, OIG, Corporate Compliance, MIOSHA, etc.)+ Develops partnerships with all members of the health care team and exhibits behaviors that displays teamwork, professionalism and respect for diversity.+ Participates in the orientation of new members of the health care team and exhibits behaviors that promote a positive learning experience.+ Maintains a safe and risk-free environment for patients, their families/significant others and other staff.+ Creates a caring experience for both internal and external customers; is courteous and respectful, anticipates and responds to customer needs; and gives high priority to customer satisfaction.+ Demonstrates personal accountability for own continuous growth and development and seeks out appropriate learning opportunities to enhance competency and improve performance.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Master's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work EducationOne (1) year of work experience in health careOne (1) year experience in Hospice preferredCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:Current Michigan Licensure - MSWCurrent BLS certification#LI-VD1Additional Information+ Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital+ Department: HOSPICE RESIDENCE+ Shift: Day Job+ Union Code: Not ApplicableAdditional DetailsThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.OverviewPartnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.BenefitsWhether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices ormaking the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. HenryFord Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My ChoiceRewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There aredozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balanceand learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As anemployee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health iscommitted to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard torace, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.