Social Worker II - PalliaCare Cincinnati

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice PalliaCare Team as a Social Worker dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life's most vulnerable moments. You'll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati - This position requires travel (.72cents mileage reimbursement)

Work Schedule:

• Full Time

• Day Shift

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth's benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

To explore more about Hospice and the care we provide click the link below:

https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/

Job Overview:

The Palliative Care Social Worker is part of our interdisciplinary Home-Based Palliative Care team and supports patients with serious illnesses and their families through advance care planning, psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and connection to community resources. This role focuses on improving quality of life, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, and helping patients remain safely at home. Qualifications: Master''s Degree in Social Work (or related field) and Ohio LSW required. LISW preferred. Healthcare, community social work, care management, or case management experience preferred. Position is Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays. Position requires some local travel to patients homes and facility settings.

Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges, included but not limited to readmissions in the high risk population. Is a resource regarding social systems, institutions, and behavioral and relationship patterns. Can skillfully apply the appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the patient and family. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, appropriate care in order to optimize the health status and assure a smooth transition between levels of care for patients served. Provides education and expertise to promote the practice and profession of social work within the hospital. Serves on specialty areas within the hospital that require a MSW for regulatory or grant funding requirements.

Job Requirements:

Master''s Degree in Social Science or Social Work (Required)

Up to 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work (Required)

Computer literate.

Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence.

Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved.

Social Worker Licensed Social Worker Required

Job Responsibilities:

Applies root cause analysis to readmissions and works with the health care team, patient, and family to resolve the issues.

Communicates (verbally and written) and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to advise of the plan and patient response to the plan. Counsels other caregivers on techniques for effective psychosocial intervention and communication.

Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment including counseling or crisis intervention, and facilitates linkages to community resources and services. Revises plan based on patient and family response.

Promotes the profession of social work by providing formal education and teaching rounds; serves as a resource & preceptor for new staff. Provides on call services according to departmental policy including timely response and appropriate follow up.

Responds to referrals and assesses the psychosocial and complex discharge needs of patients and families using data from the medical record, patient, multidisciplinary team, family, and other available resources.

Working Conditions:

Bending -

Climbing - Occasionally

Concentrating -

Continuous Learning -

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication -

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. -
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Reading -

Sitting - Frequently

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning -

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer''s expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone''s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community