Social Work Hospice, Part-Time
About The Position
As a Medical Social Worker, you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting. The position provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care and supports patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns. It also includes educating patients, families, and team members about medical social work interventions and the treatment plan; care planning, transfer, and discharge functions; and identifying and communicating environmental risks or threats to help coordinate appropriate interventions. The role is part-time. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The stated annual salary range of $63,080 to $94,620 is based on full-time employment. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Master's and/or doctorate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Meet state and federal requirements for the position.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns and help them develop effective coping skills.
- Provide social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Communicate changes in a patient's clinical status to other healthcare team members and care center office staff in a timely manner.
- Educate patients, family members, and other team members on medical social work interventions and the treatment plan.
- Perform care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
- Identify risks or threats to patient health in the home environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce risks.
- Communicate identified risks or threats to the physician and other healthcare team members to coordinate care effectively.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
