Social Worker

Addus HomeCare•Twin Falls, ID

30d

About The Position

Harrison's Hope Hospice is seeking a PRN Hospice Social Worker for our Twin Falls, Idaho team. Looking for meaningful work with supportive leadership and great benefits? At Serenity Hospice, we help families through their toughest moments - and we support our nurses every step of the way. We prioritize connection over quotas, to build trust and truly focus on care. Schedule: As Needed What We offer: Flexible Hours Great Culture 401(k) Retirement Plan W/Company Match Mileage Reimbursement Door-to-Door Employee Referral Program Employee Discount Programs What Youll Do: Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patients plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patients identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies

Requirements

Social Work Degree
Idaho: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
Illinois: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
New Mexico: Masters Degree in Social Work required.
Ohio: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred. The bachelors degree can be in Psychology, sociology, or other field related to Social Work.
Oregon: Masters Degree in Social Work required.
Pennsylvania: Master's Degree in Social Work required.
Tennessee: Master's Degree in Social Work required.
Texas: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
Virginia: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
Current State Licensure in Social Work
Idaho: LSW, LMSW, or LCSW
Illinois: LSW or LCSW
New Mexico: LMSW or LCSW
Ohio: LSW, LISW, or LPSW-S
Oregon: Licensed not required.
Pennsylvania: LSW or LCSW, preferred
Tennessee: LMSW, LCSW or or LAPSW can practice under the supervision of an LCSW
Texas: LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW
Virginia: Licensed not required.
Minimum of one years experience in health care or hospice setting
Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required

Responsibilities

Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patients plan of care.
Provides an assessment in the patients identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver.
Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs
Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies