Hospice Social Worker

RiverStone Health•Billings, MT

6d•$31 - $40

About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker provides psychosocial support to individuals, families, and groups through information, counseling, referrals, and other support services. The role provides onsite health, wellness, psychological, and emotional support to hospice patients and those who support them. RiverStone Health Hospice serves terminally ill patients seeking comfort-oriented care and provides care and grief support wherever patients call home, including private residences, nursing homes, and other facilities. The position performs intake and psychosocial assessments, advocates for patients, helps them make informed decisions, coordinates and monitors care, and connects patients and families with community resources. It works collaboratively with other hospice professionals, maintains relevant records, and may organize support groups, counsel family members, conduct programs or social research, and investigate abuse or neglect cases. The role requires a current Montana LMSW or LCSW license and two years of experience in social services or public health. It is part-time, scheduled Monday and Tuesday for eight hours each and Wednesday for four hours, and reports to the Senior Director of Hospice.

Requirements

Current Montana LMSW or LCSW license in good standing.
Two years of experience in social services or the public health field.
Equivalent combinations of experience and training may qualify if they provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid State of Montana driver’s license in good standing.
Obtain emergency preparedness on-the-job training.
BLS certification; may be obtained through RiverStone Health upon hiring.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Knowledge of HIPAA, sensitive patient health information, and confidentiality.
Ability to maintain a calm, positive demeanor during difficult client interactions.
Non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
Ability to prioritize and perform a wide range of tasks under pressure and frequent interruptions.
Ability to perform duties with integrity and innovation while ensuring completion and quality.
Ability to understand and follow administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to travel and use a personal vehicle.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, use hands to handle objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice, home health, palliative care, long-term care, or medical social work.
Ability to supervise licensing candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform initial intake and psychosocial assessments.
Advocate for clients or patients.
Educate clients and provide options and resources to support informed decisions.
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate and assess patient needs.
Refer patients, clients, or families to community resources and services.
Use consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate care, and follow through to ensure services are effective.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress against measurable goals in treatment or care plans.
Identify impediments to client progress or care through interviews and record review.
Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions.
Organize support groups or counsel family members to help them understand, work with, and support the client or patient.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in client status.
Collaborate with others providing services to clients or patients in the hospice program.
Plan and conduct programs applicable to the field, such as counseling services.
Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field.
Investigate abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.
Oversee social work-related paperwork and recordkeeping with other resource organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStone Health’s mission and goals.
Manage time, equipment, and other resources necessary to deliver services.
Maintain written and oral communication with clients, patients, family members, community resources, colleagues, and management.
Protect confidential medical and non-medical information and maintain patient privacy.
Travel using a personal vehicle, including in extreme heat and cold.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment and follow safety, security, health, and loss-prevention practices.