Hospice Medical Social Worker | Master's
About The Position
Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking an experienced, caring Master's-level social worker (MSW/LICSW) for its Hospice division serving the greater Snohomish County area. The role assesses patients’ psychosocial needs related to illness and progression, develops and provides community and governmental resources, and plans interventions based on assessments in patients’ residences. The social worker contributes to individualized care planning, supports understanding of significant social and emotional factors, serves as a liaison with community agencies, and assists with bereavement coordination. This is a part-time position. A weekend rotation is required, with Saturday and Sunday hours of either 8–5 or 9–6. A Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited bachelor's or master's program in social work.
- At least one year of experience in health care.
- Current BLS certification.
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with home health or hospice is strongly preferred.
- Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ psychosocial status in relation to their illness and its progression.
- Develop and provide access to community and governmental resources that support patients in their home environment.
- Conduct assessments in patients’ residences, complete social evaluations, and plan interventions.
- Participate in developing individualized plans of care.
- Assist physicians in understanding significant social and emotional factors.
- Participate in the quality assessment performance improvement team.
- Serve as a liaison between patients and community agencies.
- Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies.
- Assist with bereavement coordination.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $42–$45 per hour, depending on experience.
- Mileage reimbursement or gas card.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Emergency fund access.
- Supportive, collaborative team and mission-driven culture.
- Opportunity for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
