Hospice Social Worker

Description

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim Health Care, you’ll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.

• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives
• Truly flexible scheduling – a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT)
• Daily Pay option available
• No Overtime Required
• One-on-One patient care

• Provide direct patient counseling services; support crisis interventions as needed
• Assist patients and family in community resource planning and access
• Help the patient and family navigate their ongoing healthcare journey
• Read and execute POA/patient paperwork, prepare and assist with Medicare applications, care planning, IDT collaboration, and documentation
• Advocate for patients within hospice goals of care

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) or comparable undergraduate degree required;
  Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred
• Licensure:
  Current unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state associated with this position required;
  Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) preferred
• One (1) year of hospice experience required and three (3+) years of hospice care experience preferred
• Experience in psychosocial assessments, grief counseling, and advance care planning
• Reliable transportation to/from care sites or work locations

At Interim Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care, we know that being our best is non‑negotiable – that’s why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient‑centric approach to address each individual’s mind, body, and spirit, and our caregivers work tirelessly to help patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life’s work.

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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