Hospice Social Worker

United States·Barringtonmid

Social WorkerSocial Work & Care

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements Summary

Social Work Degree MSW strongly preferred Current State Licensure in Social Work Minimum of one year’s experience in hospice or medical social work in either hospital,

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Social WorkerSocial Work & Care

About the Role

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Social Work Degree
- MSW strongly preferred
Current State Licensure in Social Work
Minimum of one year’s experience in hospice or medical social work in either hospital, palliative care or home health capacity is greatly desired.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

What We Offer

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✓Great culture and team atmosphere

✓Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month

✓401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

✓Generous time off accruals

✓Mileage Reimbursement

✓Paid holidays

✓Tuition Reimbursement

✓Employee Referral Program

✓Merit Increases

✓Employee Discount Programs

Responsibilities

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→Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
→Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
→Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
→Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
→Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs
→Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Barrington, United States

On-site at the office

About this job

Pay per year: $62,000–$80,000 a year; 22% below the $91,000 median for Social Worker jobs on Jobera (393 salaries).
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