Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker

• Job Category Patient Care, Social Work
• Employee Type Full Time;
  Hourly
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 95%
• Manage Others No

Description

The Social Worker determines patient/family social service needs with the patient and family, and delivers direct social work services. Must have a current West Virginia Social Work (LSW at a minimum) license in good standing.

Level of Responsibility: Reports to Director of Advanced Illness

Status: Non-exempt, hourly, full time

Schedule:Full-time;

Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm; participates in the on-call back-up rotation

Why Join Our Team?

AtHospice of the Panhandle, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We have been dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and families throughout our community. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a meaningful difference every day.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Supportive team environment and strong company culture
• Work-life balance and flexibility

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify the emotional, social, cultural, spiritual, and practical needs of patients and families.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and caregivers coping with illness, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, and end-of-life concerns.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, nursing facility staff, community agencies, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate hospice transitions, including admissions, discharges, transfers, revocations, respite placements, and inpatient or nursing facility care arrangements.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and regulatory compliance while meeting productivity standards, participating in on-call responsibilities, and supporting organizational goals.

Education and Experience:

1. Graduate of a nationally accredited school of social work. Minimum level of education of BSW required, MSW preferred.

2. Must have a current West Virginia Social Work LSW (at a minimum) license in good standing.

3. Two years social work experience, with end-of-life or healthcare experience preferred.

4. Able to provide own transportation, and a license to drive with current liability insurance. Driving record meets Hospice’s insurance company standards.

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to transport self to office and patient care settings throughout the service area.
• Ability to walk from car to patient's room in their care setting and perform essential job functions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English language.
• Ability to hear normal conversations in person and via phone.
• Ability to read normal or condensed print.

Equipment Used: Telephone, electronic equipment, office equipment.

Additional Information

• What position are you interested in? Social Worker