Hospice Medical Social Worker - MSW

Brightonhospice; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 79,040 - 87,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k plan with employer match

Team appreciation culture

Monthly bonus opportunities

Job summary

Brightonhospice is seeking a Social Worker in Salem, Oregon, to assist patients and families dealing with severe or long-term illness. This role involves assessing and treating patients' mental and social conditions, counselling individuals and families, and maintaining up-to-date case records.

A Master’s degree in Social Work is required, and expertise in social work principles is essential for success. Benefits include competitive pay, a benefits package including medical and dental insurance, and a generous 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Assess psychosocial status and need for care.
• Provide direct social casework services to clients.
• Advise clients on community resources and eligibility.
• Participate in development of client care plans.
• Maintain client care records and update physicians.

Skills

Social work principles and methods

Goal setting and planning

Effective communication

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Benefits

• Pay range is $79,040-$87,360 annually plus monthly bonus opportunities
• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Social Worker assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness. They will assess, diagnose, and treat patient’s mental and social conditions, counsel individuals and/or families, and update case records.

Qualifications

• Assesses psychosocial status of client and social and emotional factors related to the client’s illness, need for care, and response to treatment.
• Provides direct social casework services to clients and families including assisting with goal setting, counseling, and planning and providing interventions.
• Advises agency personnel, clients, and families of appropriate community resources, their eligibility criteria, and regulations.
• Participates in the development and periodic renewal of the client’s plan of care.
• Observes and reports to the physician, the response of the client to treatment and changes in his condition.
• Maintains verbal and/or written communication with other personnel involved with care of the client.
• Maintains appropriate and timely client care records including observations, treatments, client response to treatment, and changes in client’s condition.
• Attends and participates in appropriate client care conferences, staff meetings, and agency committee meetings.
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles and methods.
• Knowledge of individuals and group behavior and ways of working effectively with adults, children, and families who have social, economic, emotional, or health problems.
• Ability to exercise independent professional judgment in complex situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, staff members, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Master’s degree in Social Work required