Hospice Medical Social Worker | Master's

Alpha Home Health and Hospice • Everett, WA

10d

About The Position

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking an experienced and caring part-time Master's-level social worker (MSW/LICSW) for its Hospice division serving the greater Snohomish County area. The Hospice Social Worker assesses patients' psychosocial needs related to illness and progression, provides community and governmental resources, and plans interventions to support patients in their homes. The role participates in individualized care planning, quality improvement, bereavement coordination, and liaison work with community agencies. A weekend rotation is required: Saturday and Sunday, 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 healthcare experience.
• Current BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
• 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 community and governmental resources to 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.
• Opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level