What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker Specialist position at Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice?
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Medical Social Worker to join our team at Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice. As a Hospice Social Worker, you will work closely with patients and their families to provide emotional support and connect them with community resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with end-of-life issues, including care management, pain, symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illnesses, depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their journey difficult
- Work as part of a hospice team which includes an RN, LPN, CNA, Spiritual Counselor, Volunteers, Hospice Aides, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care and individual goals
- Monitor a patient's psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs
- Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals
- Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy
- Consult with family and caregivers on patient's plan of care and how to help them progress
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health, dental, vision, life & short-term & long-term disability insurance. 401(k)/Roth. Pet insurance. Paid vacation time No weekend, on-call, or holiday rotation Mileage reimbursement Employee referral bonuses Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
