Social Worker

Heart N Soul Hospice • Seattle, WA

5d

About The Position

The Social Worker assesses hospice patients’ psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental, and community needs and documents findings in the plan of care, clinical records, team meeting minutes, and community resource referrals. The role provides counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families, assists with advance directives and funeral planning, and helps with transfers of responsibilities related to legal and fiscal issues.

The Social Worker facilitates community resources based on patient and family needs, accepts clinical assignments consistent with their education and competence, performs assigned on-call duties, submits documentation promptly, and carries out other duties as required. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from a state-accredited program.
• Current state license as required by state regulations.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
• At least one year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients’ psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental, and community needs and document them in the plan of care, clinical records, team meeting minutes, and community resource referrals.
• Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Provide information and assistance with advance directives, funeral planning issues, and transfers of responsibilities related to legal and fiscal matters.
• Facilitate community resources based on patient and family needs.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to meet patient needs.
• Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families.
• Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time