Hospice Social Worker MSW PRN

Addus HomeCare•Hermitage, PA

22h

About The Position

Helping Hands Hospice s hiring a PRN Social Worker . 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. What We offer: Flexible Hours Great culture and team atmosphere 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Mileage Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Employee Discount Programs What Youll Do: 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

Requirements

Social Work Degree Pennsylvania: Master's Degree in Social Work required.
Current State Licensure in Social Work Pennsylvania: LSW or LCSW, preferred
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