Hospice Social Worker

Moments Hospice • Hudson, WI

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About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring a Licensed Social Worker to provide psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families. The role includes case manager duties, assessing and addressing patient and family needs, and coordinating supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement care. The position works with patients, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team, with on-call support available. The job is on the road and includes a fleet car benefit option for business and personal use at minimal cost, with fuel and insurance covered. A company cell phone is also provided. The stated pay is $26–$35 per hour.

Requirements

• Current Social Worker license is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Valid auto insurance is required.
• A bachelor's degree in Social Work and at least one year of healthcare experience are specified as a qualification.
• At least two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
• Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources, including information and referral services and state and federal financial programs and eligibility requirements.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• Hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Make contact with the patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
• Perform case manager duties.
• Ensure the psychosocial assessment is added to the patient's chart within 24 hours of completion.
• Regularly assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families, including pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief needs.
• Implement Plan of Care provisions, including social service goals, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement care.
• Regularly re-evaluate patients' and families' psychosocial needs.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with funeral arrangements when requested.
• Provide counseling during terminal illness and at the time of death when requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $26–$35 per hour.
• Company car benefit option, including fuel and insurance coverage.
• Company cell phone.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability options.
• Generous paid time off accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Structured training and educational development programs.
• On-call support.
• Reasonable caseloads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time