What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work - Social Worker position at Gentiva?

Job Description

Gentiva is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : Social Worker
Discipline : Social Work
Duration : Ongoing
Employment Type : Staff

Our Company :

Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

Overview :

We’re looking for a Social Worker (MSW) to join our team.

This is a part-time Medical Social Worker opportunity preferably working M, W, F, 8am-5pm.

You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible for to provide psychosocial support to the patient and family members.

Performspsychosocial assessments, case management, education and ongoing evaluation of patients and families

Provides social work expertise regarding changes to the patient’s level of care

Provides casework and service management of patients requiring information about or monitoring : Family relationships, meaning of illness to the patient and his / her family, cultural and spiritual attitudes in relationship to illness, Long term care planning (including process for placement) and advanced care planning expertise

Monitors the safety of the patient environment

About You :

Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited School

Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located

One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and / or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred

Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with Understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues face by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support Others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of repeated loss

We Offer :

Comprehensive Benefits Package : Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

Competitive Salaries

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese :

This is a safety-sensitive position

Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

We are proud to be an EEO employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location : Heartland Hospice

Gentiva Job ID #2025-117025. Posted job title : Social Worker MSW Part Time Hospice

About Gentiva

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and home health providers that are passionate about caring for others. With more than 550 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 38 states, our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

Benefits

Continuing Education

Medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Vision benefits

Discount program

Pet insurance

Holiday Pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Mileage reimbursement

Dental benefits

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

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