Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

Job description

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a Full time compassionate MSW (Masters of Social Work to join our team. AdvisaCare is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the families we serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life limiting illnesses, then we are a fit for you!

If you feel as called as we do to make a difference in the journey of HOSPICE then we are the family for YOU!

Please send us a resume so we can discuss all the new and exciting opportunities happening at AdvisaCare!

Requirements - MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) - One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred - Hospice experience preferred - Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation

Job Duties: - Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans - Provides care under the direction of a physician. Participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family. - Documents all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record. - Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required. - Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated. - Plays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit. - Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals. - Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed. - Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned. - Adheres to all Hospice policies.

Benefits - 401K Retirement Plan - Medical benefits Available - Ability to earn PTO - Flexible Scheduling - Excellent Pay - Employee Appreciation program - Rewarding Work Environment - 24/7 staffing support