Hospice MSW: Home-Based Care & Resource Advocate

Interim HealthCare

Eau Claire (WI)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Mileage Reimbursement

1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios

Flexible assignments

Online training

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Hospice Social Worker in Eau Claire, WI. You’ll visit patients and families in their homes, providing psychosocial support, counseling, and resource planning as part of a dedicated hospice team.

A Master’s in Social Work and Wisconsin MSW licensure are required. You will collaborate with nurses, CNAs and chaplains to align the plan of care with patient goals, monitor psychosocial needs, and ensure compassionate, patient-centered outcomes in a flexible, full-time

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work is required.
Active MSW license in Wisconsin is required.
Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home health care.
CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

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.