Social Worker

Partners In Care • Central Oregon, OR

56d • $34 - $51

About The Position

The Social Worker provides comprehensive counseling and related support services to assist in meeting the identified psychosocial needs of patients and families enrolled in hospice, home health, palliative care and other Partners In Care programs/services. This role ensures that patients and families receive palliative care that meets the standards of Partners In Care’s mission statement, policies, and procedures. The Social Worker offers psychosocial and emotional support and engages in interdisciplinary collaboration in both community-based and facility settings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited Council on Social Work Education program.
• 1-3 years of experience in end-of-life care in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to pass background, drug, and TB tests.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Current automobile insurance, a valid Oregon driver’s license, and reliable transportation for fieldwork.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, hospice Medicare benefits, HIPAA privacy rules, and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Oregon Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) preferred.
• Specialized certification in palliative care social work or chaplaincy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for home health, hospice and palliative care patients/families.
• Develop goals and interventions for the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on assessment findings.
• Provide professional Social Work services, including ongoing assessments, counseling, emotional support, home care planning, education, resource identification, advocacy, and referrals.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team and other departments to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services.
• Work with Bereavement services to complete risk assessments and provide follow-up support.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies/resources and promote education and support activities.
• Perform initial and ongoing holistic assessments, utilizing therapeutic techniques to support decision-making.
• Facilitate care coordination and make appropriate referrals.
• Participate in IDT meetings and advance care planning, including end-of-life conversations.
• Educate patients and families on health literacy, cognitive abilities, and medical care challenges.
• Engage the community in education about palliative care services.
• Support patients and families with anticipatory grief and bereavement counseling.
• Set measurable goals to help patients achieve their desired quality of life.
• Travel/driving required by personal vehicle throughout Central Oregon.

Benefits

• Two medical, dental, and vision plans; insurance starts 1st of the month following the hire date!
• Generous Paid time off.
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits: Legal Shield, AFLAC & MASA Transportation.
• Working for Partners In Care a nonprofit organization, may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level