Job Information
SSM Health Social Worker, MSW (S) in Madison, Wisconsin
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison Campus
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!
Our Mission
Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God
Our Vision
Peace, hope, and health for every person, family, and community, especially those most in need
Our Values
Compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community
Benefits Information
SSM Health offers competitive compensation. In addition, relevant work experience will be factored into your offer.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Income based medical insurance premium discounts
HSA/FSA options
Short and Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO & PTO Donation Program
403b/401k retirement plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP
Experience in Hospice Care & Palliative Care
Oncology Experience
The Palliative Care Social Worker should be able to perform the following tasks:
- Use a biopsychosocial assessment of the patient and family as a basis for care planning
Facilitate or co-facilitate family meetings
Facilitate effective communication between patients/families and the IDT
-Advocate for effective team dynamics, including conflict management, wellness, and self-care
Assist patients with advanced care directives
Debrief difficult cases or deaths within the team
Educate patients/families about coping with illness, normalizing stress, and palliative care options
Identify and report abuse and neglect as mandated by law
Identify resources, provide practical assistance, aid with insurance coverage, navigate systems, and plan funerals
Document assessments, progress, and response to treatment as required by organizational and professional standards
Provide financial counseling related to the cost of care
Improve care delivery for persons with life-threatening illness
Provide individual and family counseling specific to cancer, coping, and planning
Educate IDTs about mental health issues, family dynamics, or psychosocial factors impacting care
Assess and address caregiving resources and needs
Advise palliative care members on maintaining appropriate and therapeutic boundaries
Intervene in crisis situations, including suicide assessment and prevention
Facilitate and participate in research and quality improvement activities
Collaborate on discharge planning
Cultivate community relationships and develop community resources
Conduct legacy work, including dignity therapy and Acceptance
Influence and improve social policy and ethical practice related to palliative care
Provide bereavement care and grief counseling, including anticipatory responses to and processing of grief
Have awareness of state laws and regulations regarding end-of-life care.
Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in Social Work
- No experience required
Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional driving.
Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.
- None
Department:
6920010164 SMC Palli Care
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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