Hospice Medical Social Worker

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 DegreeOregon: Master's Degree in Social Work required.Current State Licensure in Social WorkOregon: LMSW or LCSWMinimum of one year's experience in health care or hospice settingMaintains a current CPR certificationValid driver's license and proof of insurance is requiredMust be willing to pass background screen and drug testWhat We offer:Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsMileage ReimbursementPaid holidaysTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWhat 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 requiredDemonstrates 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 providedCounsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficultiesProvides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of careProvides 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 needsServes as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies#ACHOSEmployee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here:

Created: 2024-11-01