Hospice Social Worker

Preferred Hospice of Missouri; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Preferred Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team serving the St. Louis, MO area. The role includes visiting patients at homes or facilities, conducting psychosocial assessments, and coordinating with community resources to support patients and families.

The candidate should hold a social work degree (MSW preferred; BSW considered) and be able to work flexible hours, with mileage reimbursement and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• MSW preferred; BSW considered.
• Graduated from CSWE-accredited School of Social Work.
• Flexible hours; crisis coverage possible.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients where they reside (home, SNF, ALF, hospital).
• Complete psychosocial assessments and document in EMR.
• Utilize community resources for in-home services and support.
• Assist patients, families, and caregivers with coping and bereavement support.

Skills

EMR charting

Microsoft Word/Excel

Email communication

Mileage apps usage

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

EMR systems

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 St Louis, 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 bereavement and 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 will 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.

Hourly rate with mileage reimbursement. Benefits available for FT--PTO, health insurance, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, 401K, etc.

Hospice is a very rewarding job. Come join the Preferred Hospice family!