What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (Per Visit) position at Big Sky Home Health and Hospice?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team. The Hospice Social Worker helps patients and their families cope with the emotional, practical, and social challenges of serious illness. They advocate for patients' needs, connect patients with community resources, and help patients and families make decisions about end-of-life care.
Responsibilities
- Assess needs: Evaluate patients' psychosocial symptoms, strengths, and support networks
- Provide counseling: Help patients and families cope with grief, anxiety, and other emotions
- Help with decision making: Assist patients and families with end-of-life decisions and goal setting
- Connect patients with resources: Help patients and families access community resources, mental health treatment, and other services
- Promote advanced care planning: Help patients and families plan for the future
Hospice Social Workers are part of an interdisciplinary team that works to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
- Familiarity with geriatrics and aging issues counseling is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation practices.
Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve through compassionate care and professional support!
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Bozeman, MT 59715 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bozeman, MT 59715: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bozeman, MT 59715
Salary : $30 - $40
