Hospice Social Worker

Addus HomeCare•Twin Falls, ID

About The Position

Harrison's Hope Hospice is seeking a PRN Hospice SW for our Twin Falls, Idaho team. Looking for meaningful work with supportive leadership and great benefits? At Harrison's Hope Hospice, we help families through their toughest moments - and we support our nurses every step of the way. We prioritize connection over quotas, to build trust and truly focus on care.

Requirements

Social Work Degree
Idaho: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
Current State Licensure in Social Work Idaho: LSW, LMSW, or LCSW
Minimum of one years experience in health care or hospice setting
Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required

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 patients plan of care.
Provides an assessment in the patients 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