What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR - Hospice/Medical Social Worker - Days position at Tekfortune Inc?
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Provides social work services including psychosocial assessments, brief patient / family counseling, support, resources and education intervention to meet the standards of the patient / family and ensure continuity of care.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Hospice teams at Samaritan Health Services support patients and family members through the final stages of their illness. Evergreen Hospice serves patients in Linn, Benton, Marion, Polk, Lincoln and Tillamook Counties. These services are offered in the home setting which may include the patient's own residence, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Services offered include intermittent skilled nursing visits (24-hour on-call nursing services available), pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained hospice volunteers and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are included as appropriate.
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
Oregon LMSW (Masters-level Social Worker) or CSWA (Clinical Social Work Associate) licensure required upon submission.
Healthcare Provider Level American Heart Association BLS required upon submission.
Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.
This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability / property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.
Oregon LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
Experience as a social worker in a hospital or medical setting preferred.
Position Urgency : Normal
Shifts :
Days (0800-1630), ocassional weekends
State License Details :
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience :
Minimum Guaranteed Hours :
Specialty Type :
Behavioral Health
Sub Specialty :
Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual : EMR Used :
EPIC
Holiday Coverage Required :
