Compassionate Hospice Social Worker (PRN) – Community-Based

Housecall Providers; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Housecall Providers in Portland, ME is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice - PRN to deliver social work services to hospice patients in the community. This role requires 5 weekdays of availability per month and will work in the Portland Metro area.

The PRN position offers competitive pay with a hiring range of $44.26–$54.09 per hour, and participation in a total rewards program including benefits. This role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, counseling, care coordination, and bereavement support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited college.
• Current Oregon LCSW, LMSW or CSWA license.
• Minimum one year hospice experience, including a background in medical social work.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing psychosocial/bereavement evaluations of patients/family/caregiver and assist in the development/implementation of the plan of care.
• Is a core member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and actively participates in IDG meetings for development and evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
• Implement a plan of care for each assigned patient/family/caregiver unit and evaluation of that plan of care.
• Assist patient/family/caregiver in determining of goals of care including completion of Advance Directives and POLST forms as needed.
• Conduct patient and family counseling and education considering family system/dynamics and coping methods to all age groups.
• Address advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.
• Facilitate formal and informal meetings with patients/caregivers/family member as needed.
• Provide crisis management support and consultations with patient/family/caregiver or IDG team.
• Provide information regarding the patient/family/caregivers psychosocial, spiritual, physical and financial needs or difficulties to the IDG team or providers involved in the patients care.
• Serve as liaison with hospitals, care facilities and appropriate agencies to promote interagency cooperation, developing and maintaining communication and facilitating referrals to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Responsible for organizing/facilitating the transfer/discharge of patients.
• Assist the family/caregivers in making final arrangements at time of patient's death.
• Assess, develop and coordinate bereavement plan for significant others for one year following patient death.
• Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards according to policies and procedures.
• Participate in orientation of new employees, volunteers or students seeking experience in hospice.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Housecall Providers in Portland, ME is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice - PRN to deliver social work services to hospice patients in the community. This role requires 5 weekdays of availability per month and will work in the Portland Metro area.

The PRN position offers competitive pay with a hiring range of $44.26–$54.09 per hour, and participation in a total rewards program including benefits. This role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, counseling, care coordination, and bereavement support.