What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Medical Social Worker position at Serenity Hospice – an Addus family company?
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Serenity Hospice is hiring a Hospice Social Worker to support Tigard and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. We offer comprehensive benefits including a generous PTO program, 401K plus match, and competitive salaries.
Qualifications : Social Work Degree
Oregon : Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
Current State Licensure in Social Work
Oregon : LMSW or LCSW
Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
Maintains a current CPR certification
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
Must be willing to pass background screen and drug test
What We offer :
Great culture and team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life / AD&D, disability)
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
What You’ll 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 patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s 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
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