Social Worker Ankeny IA

St. Croix Hospice • Ankeny, IA

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About The Position

St. Croix Hospice’s Social Worker is an essential member of the patient care team, providing compassionate emotional and practical support to patients and their families in alignment with each individual’s Plan of Care. The role involves meeting with patients and loved ones, collaborating with the clinical team, and connecting families with appropriate community resources and services. The position offers meaningful patient connections and autonomy in practice.

The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, identifies safety and support needs, and provides resources, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, bereavement support, and care-planning assistance. The role also includes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, accurate documentation, support for cultural and end-of-life needs, liaison with community agencies, and HIPAA compliance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the position requires 100% travel. Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current social work license in the state or states of practice; listed license levels include LBSW, LMSW, and LICSW.
• Ability to pass a background check, consumer report, and drug test.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify patient and family safety or support needs.
• Provide resources, referrals, and care-planning support for patients and families.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support.
• Follow up with at-risk individuals and coordinate bereavement activities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Support cultural and end-of-life needs.
• Liaise with community agencies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time