Full Time Hospice Social Worker

Preferred Hospice of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Hospice seeks a qualified Social Worker to join its interdisciplinary team serving Farmington, MO. The role involves visiting patients in diverse settings, performing psychosocial assessments, and coordinating community resources.

The ideal candidate has an MSW (preferred) or BS in Social Work, with flexibility for a dynamic schedule and a focus on compassionate care for patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work preferred; BSWS considered if acceptable.
• Must live within commutable distance to Farmington, MO.
• Experience in medical care setting is preferred.
• Flexibility with schedule; hours are primarily Mon–Fri 8am–5pm.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients at private homes, SNFs, ALFs, or hospitals.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and document in EMR.
• Leverage community resources for in-home services and supports.
• Assist patients, families, and caregivers with death/dying issues; participate in grief support.
• Provide hospice information, complete admission paperwork, and educate about services.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Healthcare experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

EMR charting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Preferred Hospice is a well-established hospice company with 5 offices across the state of Missouri---Dexter, Farmington, St Louis, Columbia, Ozark.

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker (MSW preferred) to work as part of our hospice interdisciplinary team serving the Farmington, MO area. The ideal candidate would have some medical care experience and live within a commutable distance to the office.

JOB DUTIES:

• The Hospice Social Worker visits wherever the patient resides---private home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, hospital.

• The Hospice Social Worker completes a psychosocial assessment on each assigned patient in a timely manner, and documents in the electronic medical record.

• The Hospice Social Worker utilizes community resources for patients, such as in-home services, Meals on Wheels, etc.

• The Hospice Social Worker assists the patient, family and caregiver in coping with issues related to death and dying and participates in grief support as needed.

• The Hospice Social Worker provides information, completes hospice admission paperwork and educates patients, families and the community on all aspects of hospice services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will have graduated from a School of Social Work approved by the Council of Social Work Education with a Master's Degree (preferred). Bachelor's Degree in Social Work candidates will be considered. (***Other degrees/areas of study do not meet state guidelines and can not be considered.***)

• Work hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with the understanding a crisis can occur at any time. Flexibility with scheduling and hours a must.

• Hourly rate, mileage reimbursement provided. Compensation is based on years of experience.

• Computer skills for charting/EMR, basic use of Word, Excel, Email; smart phone for mileage apps, etc.

• Willing to train the right person. A loving compassionate heart is a must.