Hospice Social Worker (MSW)
Specialized Hospice Specialized Hospice Independence, MO Independence, MO Full-time Full-time $60,000 - $65,000 a year $60,000 - $65,000 a year 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago Specialized Home Care & Hospice is looking for the best and brightest Hospice Social Workers in Kansas City and the surrounding area.
Come join the Specialized team where supporting and celebrating our employees is just our way of life! We are proud to offer:
Highly Competitive Wages 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off per year Strong employee health, dental & vision plans Company Car Program & Mileage Reimbursement options for full-time Social Workers Excellent professional growth opportunities Hiring Immediately POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
This includes emotional, social, financial, and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions, and goals for the patient's plan of care.
Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient's plan of care.
Observe, record and report changes on the patient's emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient's illness and his/her need for care and his/her response to treatment.
Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes.
Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention.
Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients' Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
If the patient/family declines Social Work services, the Social worker continues to offer support to the IDG in its care of the patient and to monitor the patient/caregiver's evolving needs.
Participate in discharge planning, as needed.
Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Medical Social Worker practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.
Assess the patient's/ family members' ability to cope with the patient's dying.
Act as consultant to the members of the health team, assists them in understanding the social, emotional, and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems.
Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community.
JOB CONDITIONS The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION Utilization of computer, telephone, copy machine, and other office equipment.
COMPANY INFORMATION Has access to patient medical records.
QUALIFICATIONS Social Worker means an individual who:
? Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Or ? Has a baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting and is supervised by an MSW.
The BSW will be supervised by an MSW.
1.
If BSW, one (1) year of Social Work experience mandatory; If MSW, one (1) year of Social Work experience preferred.
2.
Hospice experience preferred.
3.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
4.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.
00 - $65,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Social work:
1 year (Required) License/Certification:
License to work in Missouri and Kansas (Required) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Come join the Specialized team where supporting and celebrating our employees is just our way of life! We are proud to offer:
Highly Competitive Wages 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off per year Strong employee health, dental & vision plans Company Car Program & Mileage Reimbursement options for full-time Social Workers Excellent professional growth opportunities Hiring Immediately POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
This includes emotional, social, financial, and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions, and goals for the patient's plan of care.
Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient's plan of care.
Observe, record and report changes on the patient's emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient's illness and his/her need for care and his/her response to treatment.
Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes.
Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention.
Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients' Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
If the patient/family declines Social Work services, the Social worker continues to offer support to the IDG in its care of the patient and to monitor the patient/caregiver's evolving needs.
Participate in discharge planning, as needed.
Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Medical Social Worker practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.
Assess the patient's/ family members' ability to cope with the patient's dying.
Act as consultant to the members of the health team, assists them in understanding the social, emotional, and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems.
Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community.
JOB CONDITIONS The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION Utilization of computer, telephone, copy machine, and other office equipment.
COMPANY INFORMATION Has access to patient medical records.
QUALIFICATIONS Social Worker means an individual who:
? Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Or ? Has a baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting and is supervised by an MSW.
The BSW will be supervised by an MSW.
1.
If BSW, one (1) year of Social Work experience mandatory; If MSW, one (1) year of Social Work experience preferred.
2.
Hospice experience preferred.
3.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
4.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.
00 - $65,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Social work:
1 year (Required) License/Certification:
License to work in Missouri and Kansas (Required) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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