Job Summary
The Navigator Social Worker is responsible for delivering psychosocial assistance to patients and their families while enhancing care coordination through a collaborative transdisciplinary approach. This position focuses on evaluating emotional and financial requirements, crafting care plans, and supporting discharge processes along with facilitating access to community resources.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
- Facilitate care coordination within a multidisciplinary team.
- Assess emotional and economic needs of patients.
- Develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Assist with the discharge planning process.
- Help patients acquire community resources.
Qualifications
- Must hold a valid social work license in the State of Ohio.
- At least one year of experience in a recognized agency or healthcare organization.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
Hospice of the Western Reserve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
