Hospice Medical Social Worker (59230)

Interim HealthCare of Western Wisconsin; Hudson (WI); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full-time

Mileage Reimbursement

1:1 social worker-to-patient ratio

Flexible assignments

Online training

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k

Résumé du poste

Interim HealthCare of Western Wisconsin in Hudson, WI is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to visit patients in their homes, connect families to resources, provide counseling and support, and help them navigate end-of-life care. You will assess psychosocial needs, document progress, and advocate for patients as part of a hospice team.

Requirements include a Master’s in social work and Wisconsin MSW licensure, CPR, and knowledge of home health regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and active MSW license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health or hospice regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourceful.

Responsabilités

• Provide home-based social services to patients and families dealing with end of life.
• Work as part of a hospice team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, and/or Chaplain focused on the patient’s plan of care.
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals.
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress.

Formation

Master’s degree in social work

Active MSW license in Wisconsin

Description du poste

Job Details: Job Location: WI HUDSON - Hudson, WI 54016, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $29.00 - $35.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Hospice Medical Social Worker

in Hudson, WI and surrounding areas

Discover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues. As a MSW for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll visit patients and families in their homes and connect them to the resources, counseling and support they need to rise above their challenges and live their best.

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is looking for MSWs to join our team. It’s an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this!

Our Hospice Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• Full-time
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k

As a Hospice Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based social services to patients and families dealing with end of life
• Work as part of a hospice team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, and/or Chaplain focused on the patient’s plan of care
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress

A few must-haves for a Hospice Social Worker:

• Master’s degree in social work and active MSW license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health or hospice regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourceful

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Social Workers (MSWs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates social workers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of MSWs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the home-based, social services they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.