Social Worker

Description

At St. Croix Hospice you will join a culture focused solely on working together to provide the best end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones in your community.

Because you matter at St. Croix Hospice, we will support you with:

• Competitive pay and benefits including insurance, disability, life and FSA
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement and “Career Ladder” advancement programs
• Flexible scheduling and the autonomy to lead the care plan and spend time with your patients
• Comprehensive healthcare, life and disability insurance plans
• 401k retirement plan with a company match
• Clinical resources to support you in the field including a nurse support line, education and quality departments, triage team, bereavement and compliance resources, and mileage reimbursement
• Health and wellness programs, including mental health support such as virtual grief support for healthcare workers
• Award winning clinical and quality programs, and six unique specialty care treatment programs which include staff education and training
• Company-provided technology such as tablets and/or cell phones

Required

• Licensed appropriately in the state in which you will serve
• Clean driving record, and valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required; Master (MSW) degree preferred

Job Description

The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

• You will assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment.
• You will carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• You will counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Traveling throughout the day and some after-hours.

Full Job Description available upon request.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; Master's degree in social work is preferred; is licensed in the state they serve; and has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.

• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

• Ability to pass DHS background study.

• If Driving:  Valid State Driver’s License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required. 

The starting salary range for this role is $60,000-$85,000 annual base salary.  An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000