Hospice Social Worker

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

4d • $31 - $46

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and implements Social Services for patients of all ages, patients’ families, and other person significant to patients at the Medical Center. Anticipates and attends to patient’s specific psychosocial needs, financial needs/concerns, equipment needs, educational needs, and community resources from admission through transfer to the next appropriate level of care. Assists with discharge planning, grief counsel, financial application, and access to community resources as needed. Enhances patient care, thus contributing to the goals and mission of the Medical Center.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in social work from an accredited social work (MSW) program
• Current State Social Work Licensure
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as verified through appropriate licensing agency.
• Proof of current motor vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements Social Services for patients of all ages, patients’ families, and other person significant to patients at the Medical Center.
• Anticipates and attends to patient’s specific psychosocial needs, financial needs/concerns, equipment needs, educational needs, and community resources from admission through transfer to the next appropriate level of care.
• Assists with discharge planning, grief counsel, financial application, and access to community resources as needed.
• Enhances patient care, thus contributing to the goals and mission of the Medical Center.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees