What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Medical Social Worker position at Serenity Hospice?
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: Masters Degree in Social Work required.
- Current State Licensure in Social Work
- Oregon: LMSW or LCSW
- Minimum of one years experience in health care or hospice setting
- Maintains a current CPR certification
- Valid drivers 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 Youll 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 patients plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patients 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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