Atrium Health Navicent · 5 hours ago
Supervisor of Healthy Community Programs
Atrium Health Navicent is a leading health system providing comprehensive care. The Supervisor of Healthy Community Programs is responsible for managing palliative care referrals, conducting psychosocial assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Responds to palliative care referrals within 24-72 hours based on established referral criteria
Assesses, plans, and implements appropriate interventions related to the psychosocial needs of Palliative Care patients and their families. Utilizes training to address end-of-life issues throughout the hospital
Documents assessments and other relevant data related to interventions in the patients’ medical records. Provides individualized services to patients and families throughout hospitalization. Services may include but are not limited to completion of psychosocial assessment and re-assessment as needed, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support, bereavement counseling, providing education on new diagnosis, and ensuring understanding of overall health
Stays informed about community resources and assists patients and families in utilizing appropriate resources that offer support during and after hospitalization
Acts as a liaison between family members, physicians, and hospital staff in complex cases involving multiple physicians. Manages critical care cases in the ICU
Educates hospital staff and physicians about Palliative Care and promotes the program to prospective customers such as staff nurses and physicians
Serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team and regularly attends Palliative Care meetings
Provides support and supervision to interns, medical students, and Critical Care Academy nurses, including orientation and training for new staff
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in family therapy, counseling social work or related discipline
Minimum two (2) years' experience in field of social work, counseling or family therapy or completion of 1 year internship in Palliative Care
Preferred
Prefer medical experience or working with families with life limiting or life-threatening illnesses
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Atrium Health Navicent
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