Advance Care Planning Social Worker Facilitator Part-Time Days
Advance Care Planning Social Worker Facilitator Part-Time Days
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Job Description
The Advance Care Planning Social Worker Facilitator reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Advance Care Planning Social Worker Facilitator is responsible for providing information education guidance and support to patients and families regarding Advance Directives. This role will act as resource to patients family and clinical care teams to enhance patient experience and understanding of medical goals of care to align with patient wishes.
Responsibilities:
- Provide information guidance support and referrals to patients and families regarding Advance Directives and in conjunction with the Advance Care Planning department.
- Engage individuals in thinking about and planning for their goals in the context of a serious illness or life limiting condition.
- Identify and clarify patients choices and preferences regarding life sustaining treatment.
- Engage patients on an individual basis in multiple locations.
- Share the value of Advanced Directive through conversations with patients and families.
- Participate in community organization events to promote Advance Care Planning program and awareness on value of Advance Directive document completion.
- Conduct oneonone meetings with patients and family to consult and complete Advance Directives. To discuss with patients and families Goals of Care with life sustaining illness/disease.
- Participate in Care Conferences.
- Review existing documents for accuracy.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Social Services
- Clinical experience emphasis on end of life discussions and goals of care.
- Strong knowledge of Advance Directives purpose implementation and value to patients family and care team.
Preferred:
- Masters degree in Social Services
- Direct patient care experience in a medical setting
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
