Medical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Partners In Care is seeking Medical Social Workers to deliver comprehensive care and education to our hospice patients. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of RNs, chaplains, volunteers, and more to enhance the lives of our patients and their families.

Compensation : $31.99-$51.09

Location : Central Oregon.

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm (full-time).

Travel : Local / regional travel by personal vehicle during the working day, centralized from the Bend office and extending throughout Central Oregon.

Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Company Perks :

• Two medical, dental, and vision plans; insurance starts 1st of the month following the hire date!
• Generous Paid time off.
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits : Legal Shield, AFLAC & MASA Transportation.
• Working for Partners In Care a nonprofit organization, may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What You Get To Do :

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments on patients / families referred for Home Health and Hospice services.
• Contribute to the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care by establishing goals and interventions based on patient / family psychosocial issues and needs identified in the assessment process.
• Provide a range of professional Social Work services to referred patients / families appropriate to address identified needs, including, but not limited to, ongoing assessment services;
• counseling; emotional support; home care planning; patient / family education; resource identification; information and referral;

advocacy and other supportive services.

• Collaborate with Bereavement services to complete risk assessments for identified primary bereaved both before and after a patients death as indicated.
• Establish / maintain collaborative relationships with related community agencies / resources to support patient / family care and identify psychosocial needs.
• Promote and assist with education and support activities to related community agencies / resources.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Graduate of a Masters program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Licensed clinical social work certification (LCSW) is preferred.
• Experience in Social Work services in a hospice / home health care or hospital setting.
• Experience / understanding of psychosocial issues related to illness and end-of-life care.
• Experience / ability to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
• Ideal candidates will possess 1-2 years of Social Work services in a hospice / home health care or hospital setting.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Current automobile insurance, a valid Oregon drivers license, and reliable transportation are required for those working in the field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.

Who We Are :

As the largest and oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon and one of the largest in Oregon, we provide care to communities throughout the Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties.

Partners In Care is unique among other service providers as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our predominantly mobile workforce of over 200 employees serves patients and their families in a 10,000-square-mile area.

About 150 local volunteers work with Partners In Care in fundraising, resource coordination, and other areas of community support.

Culture :

We offer a culture of kindness, respect, and learning. We discover what is possible when we come together, allowing our diversity to make us stronger and ensuring all employees, volunteers, patients, and families feel valued and supported.

Company Values :

Compassion Dignity Respect Integrity Accountability Community Employees & Volunteers Education Leadership Partnership Stewardship.