Hospice Social Worker-MSW PRN

Addus HomeCare•Hermitage, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Steel City Hospice is hiring a PRN Social Worker to support Hermitage and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey.

Requirements

Social Work Degree Pennsylvania: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work; Master’s degree preferred.
Bachelor’s degree must be supervised by a full-time MSW and have at least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
Current State Licensure in Social Work Pennsylvania: LSW or LCSW, preferred
Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
LSW or LCSW, preferred

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.
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