Job Title
Hospice Journey Counselor
Location
Ellwood City, PA, USA
Additional Location(s)
Employee Type
Employee
Working Hours Per Week
Job Description
At AHN Healthcare@Home, we're looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by our belief that outstanding care is best delivered in a team-based environment, our Journey Counselor will partner with our field staff and leaders to provide the best support to the patients that we serve.
In partnership with Allegheny Health Network, AHN Healthcare@Home is an accredited recognized leader in home health and hospice. We are a proud and passionate team that works together to provide the highest quality patient care - care that makes a significant impact on people's lives every day.
We are looking for a compassionate Hospice Journey Counselor with :
- High school diploma / GED required
- Bachelors Preferred
- Prior home healthcare or relative work experience in the healthcare industry preferred
- Understanding of the hospice philosophy preferred
Our high value rewards package :
Up to 22 paid holiday and personal days off in year one401k plan with matching contributionsDailyPay : Access your money when you want it!Industry-leading 360 You ™ benefits programCompany paid emotional health and wellness support for you and your familyAdoption assistanceAccess to Ramsey SmartDollarCertain benefits may vary based on your employment status.
What you'll do in this role :
Manage Journey patient census and referrals for the assigned area from Journey candidate list, Journey Administrative Assistant, Customer Service, Clinicians, and other sourcesReview all assigned patient charts to determine eligibility and appropriateness for the Hospice benefit and prepare for conversations with the patient, family, and / or caregiversMake initial phone calls to all new Journey referrals to schedule home visits as well as follow-up calls to maintain contact with the patient and assess patient declineConduct patient visits for the purpose of building relationship with the patient and / or family and in-depth discussion of the hospice benefit when appropriateMaintain Journey patient charts, documenting all Journey visits and contact in Journey Visit / Phone call notes or as Coordination notes when applicableBuild relationships with and maintain effective communication with Clinicians to ensure effective collaboration for addressing patient needsAssist clinicians in a more accurate understanding of the philosophy, goals, eligibility, and benefits of Hospice careNOTICE :
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.Graham Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
