Psychosocial Team Leader

Type of position: Care Coordinator, Social Worker

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Hospice Program: Suncoast Hospice

Location: Palm Harbor, FL in Pinellas County

Description:

At Suncoast Hospice, the Psychosocial Team Leader is a qualified social worker or counselor who is responsible for coordinating and evaluating the psychosocial component of care for the Interdisciplinary Team. The Psychosocial Team Leader is an active formal mentor and preceptor to new staff on the team providing teaching, support, and guidance. The Psychosocial Team Leader provides support and leadership in coordinating all team functions in support of the PFCC, including Total Quality Management, supervisory visits, and other activities as appropriate.

Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited school.
2. Three (3) years Medical Social Work experience or related field.
3. Prefer two (2) years hospice experience.
4. License or license eligible in the state of Florida required.
5. Willingness to attend the preceptor training workshop.
6. Must have reliable transportation which will enable the individual to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s file.
7. Must successfully complete critical thinking skills assessment.
8. Must be willing and able to successfully complete pre-employment computer literacy evaluation and keyboarding skills assessment.

Located in Pinellas County, Florida, Suncoast Hospice is the nation’s largest not-for-profit, community-based provider of hospice and palliative care. We offer a full range of benefits including: health, vision, dental, paid time off, mileage/tuition reimbursement, and peace of mind. EOE/AAP Employer. 

Apply:

Apply online at www.TheHospice.org/Careers

Clinical Social Services Specialist – Pool

Type of position: Social Worker

Date Posted: Monday, May 21, 2012

Hospice Program: LifePath Hospice, Inc.

Location: Hillsborough County

Description:

Bachelors degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited). One year experience in health care/hospital setting required. Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of death and dying with children and adults. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.

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Social Work Supervisor

Type of position: Social Worker

Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2012

Hospice Program: HPH Hospice

Location: Hernando and Pasco County

Description:

The Social Work Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of agency social work programs, clinical supervision of staff, and coordination of departmental programs with other patient/family services.

Essential Position Functions

• Oversees the implementation of agency social service programs.
• Provides regularly scheduled supervision and ongoing support to social work team members.
• Performs periodic performance evaluations and assess social work field staff competency on an annual basis.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings and contributes as an educational resource to identify needs for the plan of care.
• Develops and implements educational programs related to social work issues.
• Facilitates interaction and communication between social work staff and interdisciplinary group members.
• Monitors documentation of services by social work staff as evidenced by a minimum of quarterly chart audits.
• Consults with professionals and organizations regarding social work issues; acts as liaison with other community support groups dealing with social work topics.
• Facilitates case conferences to discuss complex patients and potential clinical interventions.
• Collaborates with social work preceptor to orient new social work employees.
• Represents HPH Hospice at community functions.
• Follows mission, vision and values of HPH Hospice.

Qualifications

• MSW degree in human services, counseling or related field; LCSW Preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) year experience in health care setting. One (1) year clinical experience.
• Ability to develop programs and to supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Excellent assessment skills.
• Intermediate computer/PC proficiency.
• Willingness to care for all terminally ill patients, regardless of the nature of the illness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

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For consideration, please contact Cynthia Narring, toll free 800-486-8784, fax: 727-862-2870 or e-mail: ten.ecipsohphnull@gnirraN.aihtnyC

www.hph-hospice.org