Social Worker PRN

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Evaluates the psychosocial needs of patients and families, developing tailored care plans that address psychological, social, functional, and financial impacts of illness. 
• Travels to patient residences for initial assessments, identifying and assessing psychosocial needs and understanding caregiving dynamics.
• Assists patients and families in obtaining financial resources and provides education and assistance in completing Advance Directives.
• Offers individual or group counseling to patients and families, creating and implementing individualized discharge plans according to standards of practice and patient needs.
• Communicates effectively with caregivers, making referrals for intra-organizational services and community resources such as Medicaid, Salvation Army, and food banks.
• Serves as the liaison to payer sources, obtaining authorization and updating as needed. Interacts with facility/hospital case managers to ensure the provision of appropriate hospice services.
• Evaluates family care unit bereavement needs throughout the hospice process, completing referrals to the Bereavement Department and documenting appropriately.
• Maintains appropriate professional documentation in the electronic medical record, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, attending all scheduled meetings.
• Assesses the need for volunteer assistance, provides non-medical on-call services as scheduled, and participates in staff meetings, department meetings, in-services, and other related activities.
• Attends educational and developmental seminars and meetings as deemed appropriate, practicing principles of employee and patient safety, and complying with all local, state, and federal regulations. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.