What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at St. Joseph Hospice?
Join our dynamic health care team and put your Social Work skills in action.
St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette, LA is hiring a PRN Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW)!
St. Joseph Hospice offers you: competitive pay, great working environment and more!
Responsibilities:
- Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Conduct patient assessments and ongoing care of hospice patients
- Communicate with patients, families, and co-workers
- Manage casework needs of terminal ill patients and family
- Participate in discharge planning and in-service programs related to the needs of the patient.
- Great time management skills
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-2 years as a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW)
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Current Louisiana license
- Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Valid driver license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation for in-home visits
- People-oriented; Must be empathetic
Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.
Only candidates with appropriate experience will be considered. All others need not apply. EEO.
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