What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (MSW): Hospice position at Azorna Healthcare?
At Azorna Healthcare we believe in providing unprecedented compassionate care to those placed within our stewardship. We seek out and hire candidates who exemplify our core values of compassion, courage, kindness, respect, love, integrity and collaboration.
Currently hiring for part-time MSW:
We are looking for someone to deliver varied social work services to Hospice patients and their families. To provide initial emotional, spiritual, psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services and community education, outreach and referral. The Hospice social worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG.
Applicant must be able to work independently, make decisions, be flexible and have good interpersonal skills. Applicant must also have a current driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assist in development and implementation of IDG
- Conduct ongoing counseling and reassessments of needs as needed.
- Provide short term crisis intervention
- Advocate for the patient and family
- Develop and maintain contact with appropriate community resources
- Maintain records of all interactions with patients and family
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services
Qualifications
- Must have an MSW Degree from an accredited school of social work AND one year of experience in a health care.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a social worker, preferred
- Active patient contact within past 3 years, preferred
Benefits offered
- Phone stipend
- milage reimbursement
- flexible schedule
Please note: Applicant will be required to pass a drug screening before beginning employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- health care: 1 year (Required)
- Social work: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $24 - $27