Part-Time Hospice Home Health Medical Social Worker

Overview

Now Hiring!

Part-Time Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Must be a licensed Social Worker in the State of Idaho

Work Schedule : 24 hours a week during, 8 to 5, Monday through Friday

Office Location :

Signature Healthcare at Home

3904 East Flamingo Avenue, Suite 100

Nampa, Idaho 83687

Open to PRN? Part Time? Or Full Time position ask us about our fl exible Work Schedule, 8 to 5 Monday thru Friday, or three to four, 10 hour work days, 30 to 40 hours per week, flexible work schedule during Monday thru Sunday, Day Shift

Signature Healthcare at Home offers competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. For Full Time and Part Time positions Signature Healthcare at Home offers cell phone / wireless keyboard, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, very generous PTO plan up to 4 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, employee referral bonus, continuing education and higher education reimbursement program.

Excellent career growth opportunities!

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Responsibilities

The Hospice Medical Social Worker is responsible for assessing the psychosocial status of patients,

families, and / or caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment.

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
• Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Counsels’ patient and family / caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families / caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
• Provides information to patients and families / caregivers and community agencies
• Serves as liaison between patients and families / caregivers and community agencies
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
• Maintains and develops contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death / dying issues
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Qualifications / Skillsets

• A graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Meets qualifications per worked-in state regulations.
• Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death / dying.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills
• Has strong organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Please apply on line for this position here : https : / /

Or contact : Lee Whtilock

Lee Whtilock

Director of Talent Acquisition

Signature Healthcare At Home

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Office # : 971-224-2512

Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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