Social Worker - Hospice

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

Keeping patients connected to the highest quality care as they make the transition from the hospital to home or a post-acute care facility is part of Cleveland Clinic’s innovative approach to value-based care. When patients make the transition, Cleveland Clinic is at their side the whole way. Through our Center for Connected Care, we provide a full continuum of care so that patients can recover from illnesses or injuries in the very best location for their individual needs. 

A caregiver in this position works Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with on-call requirements. Holiday requirements occur 1-2 times per year.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Coordinate the care and services of select patients.  

• Intervene with patients who have complex psychosocial and discharge planning needs.  

• Conduct detailed psychosocial assessments and coordinate with community resources and supportive counseling.  

• Offer crisis interventions to patients and families with psychosocial needs and facilitate the transition of care for high-risk patients facing barriers to care. 

• Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients in order to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers. 

• Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics. 

• Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding the discharge planning status of all patients that are referred. 

• Educate patients, families and physicians regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns. 

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and make treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes. 

• Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues. 

• Advocate for patients and families by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault. 

• Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community. 

• Meet core social work competencies and adhere to regulations. 

• Remain current with regulations which impact the care of patients and regulatory compliance. 

• Promote individual, professional growth and development and meet mandatory and continuing education requirements. 

• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced caregivers and represent the department on committees. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or Master of Science in Social Administration (MSS) 

• Current state licensure as a Social Worker (LSW, LISW or LISW-S)  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross  

• Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change 

• For homecare and hospice field caregivers only: valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization  

• Three years of experience in a healthcare system that includes exposure to and experience in pre- and post-acute care 

• Hospital social work experience  

• Homecare and/or hospice social work experience 

• Knowledge of community services  

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive Pay and Mileage Reimbursement
• Excellent Benefits - 401k, health and dental insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive Leadership That Has Your Back
• Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth
• Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
• Autonomy and Independence — nurse manage their own patient assignment and make critical decisions in the field.
• Meaningful 1-on-1 Relationships — nurses treat patients in the context of their home environment, allowing for truly personalized care.
• Broad Clinical Experience — receive exposure to a wide range of patient conditions, great for developing clinical skills and confidence.
• Technology-Driven and Innovation-Friendly — use mobile documentation and a wide range of technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the home setting.