Social Worker

Social Worker 1. Qualifications – A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. This individual must be licensed in the State of Mississippi. a. A minimum of one year documented clinical experience appropriate to the counseling and casework needs of the terminally ill. b. Must be an employee of the hospice. 2. Responsibilities – The social worker shall assist the physician and other IDT members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health status and shall include, but not be limited to: a. Assessment of the social and emotional factors having an impact on the patient’s health status; b. Assist in the formulation of the POC; c. Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by state law and in accordance with the POC; d. Coordination with other IDT members and participate in IDT conferences; e. Prepare clinical and/or progress notes and incorporate them into the clinical record within one week of the visit; f. Participate in discharge planning, and in-service programs related to the needs of the patient; g. Acts as a consultant to other member of the IDT; h. When medical social services are discontinued, submit a written summary of services provided, including an assessment of the patient’s current status, to be retained in the clinical record; and i. Attend hospice IDT meetings.