Medical Social Worker - Hospice

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Social Worker - Hospice for a Per Diem / Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $36.

55 - $54.83. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job SummaryResponsible for the provision of direct social work service in Home Health and / or Hospice utilizing the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification / planning, action / intervention and clinical goal / outcome evaluation.

Details of the position* Providing direct casework services to clients related to their medical / psychiatric diagnosis, including biopsychosocial assessment, assisting with long-term planning and decision making, crisis intervention and short-term therapy.

• Performing holistic evaluation of patient / home, developing an appropriate plan of care, initiating discharge planning, evaluating progress towards goals and monitoring achievement of desired outcomes.
• Providing skilled social work services to patients and education / instruction to patients and caregivers according to the hospice plan of treatment.
• Performing holistic assessment and, as clinical indicated, coordinating and modifying the plan of care with the patient, caregiver, case manager, primary physician and other members of the inter / multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
• Evaluating patient / home environment as related to holistic healthcare / social needs and making appropriate referrals to other services, agencies and community resources as clinically indicated in collaboration with the case manager and primary physician.
• Coordinating social work services, collaborating and communicating with other members of the inter / multi-disciplinary team to assure an appropriate and smooth flow of care / services for the patient through the care continuum.
• Performs other duties as assigned.What you bring* Master's Degree Required : Social Work. from an accredited school of Social Work* Required : Social Worker Advanced License - Washington, Social Worker Associate Advanced License , Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical License - WA, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker* Required : Basic Life Support* Required : Drivers License and auto insuranceFor a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at msangare@peacehealth.
• orgPeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions;

wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer / Vets / Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer / Moderna bivalent vaccine / booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date.

PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical / religious reasons.

For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.