Hospice Medical Social Worker

Eden Health Hospice; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Training and educational Assistance

Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

ESOP

Job summary

Eden Health Hospice in Fernley, NV seeks a qualified Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and support patients and families at home or in care settings.

Applicants hold an MSW or higher, state licensure, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits, including 401k, paid time off, education assistance, and an ESOP program, reflecting Eden Health’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• MSW or higher from an accredited program.
• Licensed social worker in the practicing state; CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers.
• Provide counseling and support in home or care settings.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care team and document progress.
• Assist with advance directives planning and community resources.

Skills

Social Work

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) or higher

Job description

Why choose Eden? As a 100% Employee Owned company, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We honor their importance by our recognition that all employees be treated with respect and integrity at all times. We're interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with a position that best fits YOUR skills and YOUR availability. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 7 years in a row!

The Eden Difference: We bring Connected Care Home through our Core Values of Empathy, Dedication and Integrity to our clients, patients and Employees. Besides a strong family oriented culture unique to Eden, we offer:

• Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
• Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
• Employee Wellness. Family first culture
• Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
• Financial Planning through Unum
• Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
• Training and educational Assistance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for - we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)

Personal Benefits:

• Paid sick leave and vacation time - eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Floating Personal Holiday - use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
• Evaluates and develops a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's psychosocial needs.
• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties.
• Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Educates family/caregivers on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and health care decision responsibilities.
• Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing/therapy needs in the home setting, financial resources and available community resources.
• Observes, documents and reports changes in the patient's condition to the interdisciplinary care team and Clinical Manager.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) teams and activities.
• Able to supervise/instruct the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW/LSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with company, government and professional standards as applicable.
• Maintains and submits documentation timely per company policy including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes.

Requirements

• Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law/regulation
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Pay Range

35.00-42.00

Remote Position

No

Location(s)

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