Hospice Social Worker - PRN
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 management, assessment and ongoing support for patients’ and families’ psychosocial and pre-bereavement needs, and coordination of services and community resources. The social worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and may assist with funeral arrangements and provide counseling during the terminal illness and at the time of death when requested. The posting describes a PRN role and says the work is on the road. Compensation is listed at $26–$35 an hour. A company vehicle option is available for business and personal use at a minimal cost, with fuel and insurance covered. Moments Hospice highlights training and educational development, on-call support, reasonable caseloads, and collaboration with company leadership.
Requirements
- Current social worker license.
- At least two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
- Master’s degree in Social Work preferred, or a bachelor’s degree in Social Work with at least one year of healthcare experience.
- Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources, including information and referrals and state and federal financial programs and eligibility requirements.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death and dying.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience.
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
Responsibilities
- Provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Contact the patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
- Perform case manager duties.
- Add the psychosocial assessment to the patient's chart within 24 hours of completion.
- Regularly assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
- Regularly assess 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 reevaluate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
- Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assist with funeral arrangements if requested.
- Provide counseling during the terminal illness and at the time of death if requested.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $26–$35 an hour.
- Company car option for business and personal use at a minimal cost, with fuel and insurance covered.
- Company cell phone.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO accruing immediately.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Disability options.
- Structured training and educational development programs.
- On-call support.
- Reasonable caseloads.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
