What are the responsibilities and job description for the LCSW - PRN position at Ambercare?
Ambercare is looking for a PRN Social Worker to join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Las Cruces!
Earn up to $35/hourly, immediate openings, and mileage reimbursement!
What We offer:
- Flexible Hours
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 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
Qualifications:
- Social Work Degree
- New Mexico: Masters Degree in Social Work required.
- Current State Licensure in Social Work
- New Mexico: LMSW or LCSW
- Minimum of one years experience in health care or hospice setting
- Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required
Salary : $35
