Full Time Hospice Social Worker

Preferred Hospice of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Hospice is seeking an experienced Social Worker (MSW preferred) to join our hospice interdisciplinary team serving the Farmington, MO area. The ideal candidate should live within a commutable distance to the office and have some medical care experience.

The role involves visiting patients at home or facilities, performing psychosocial assessments, connecting patients with community resources, supporting families through grief, and completing hospice admission paperwork while educating

Qualifications

• MSW preferred; CSWE-accredited program required.
• Work hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with the understanding a crisis can occur at any time.
• Experience in medical care and basic charting/EMR software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients at home or facility locations (private home, SNF, assisted living, hospital).
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and documents in EMR.
• Utilizes community resources (in-home services, Meals on Wheels).
• Assists patients and families with coping with death and bereavement; provides grief support as needed.
• Provides information, completes hospice admission paperwork, and educates patients, families, and community about hospice services.

Skills

Compassionate care

Community resources

Grief support

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

EMR software

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.