Hospice MSW

Serenity Hospice is hiring a MSW to support Salem 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.

Schedule: 2 days / month up to 30 hours / week

What We offer:

• Flexible Hours
• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• 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

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
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required