Hospice Social Worker

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement / Company Car

Generous PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical, D—

Dental and Vision insurance

401k

HSA with Company Contribution

100% Clinical License Reimbursement

CEU Reimbursement - up to $400/yr and

2 days CEU time off

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities seeks a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to deliver individualized in-home hospice care, enhancing safety and comfort for patients and families. You will work independently in patients' homes with flexibility and a county-wide service area, primarily in the Southern Twin Cities Metro.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work (CSWE-accredited) and active Minnesota licensure, with at least one year in health care; hospice experience preferred and valid

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s program in Social Work accredited by the CSWE.
• Licensed to practice as a Social Worker in Minnesota; license active and in good standing.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Must travel within the geographic area; valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial psycho-social assessment within five days of admission to inform IDG plan of care.
• Provides individual and/or family counseling to address emotional needs and facilitate goals of care.
• Identify religious or cultural needs and how they affect plan implementation.
• Evaluate financial/environmental concerns and direct to community resources; provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Assist with advance directives and other end-of-life planning aspects.

Skills

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

In-home care coordination

Education

Master's in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Licensed Social Worker in Minnesota (active)

Job description

The Hospice Social Worker will provide individualized and coordinated hospice care to bring safety and comfort to the patients and families. You will have independence and flexibility in the field to visit patients one on one in their home environment.

Hours: Full-time, Days, Monday - Friday, Tentative On-Call rotation dependent upon staffing levels

Pay and Benefits:

• Annual Pay Range: $66,040 - $81,099
• Mileage Reimbursement / Company Car Option
• Generous PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k, HSA with Company Contribution, and more!
• 100% Clinical License Reimbursement
• CEU Reimbursement - Up to $400 a year and 2 days of CEU time off

Territory:

Our office is in Roseville, MN and the Social Worker will have a general territory within our service area where they will provide in-home hospice care to the patients. The territory for this position would primarily be in the Southern section of the Twin Cities Metro area.

A few must-haves for this position:

• Graduate of a Master’s program in Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Licensed to practice as a Social Worker in the state of Minnesota. License is active and in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Able to travel within geographic area serviced by office. Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required.

Some functions of what you would do as a Medical Social Worker

• Conducts an initial psycho-social assessment of assigned patients/families within five (5) calendar days of admission to contribute to the comprehensive assessment of the patient’s/family’s needs and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) plan of care.
• Provides individual and/or family counseling in response to the mental and emotional status of the patient/family to reduce barriers to achieving the goals of care.
• Identifies special needs related to religious or cultural diversity and how these impact the implementation of the plan of care.
• Evaluates identified financial or environmental concerns and directs the patient/family to appropriate community resources, as well as provides follow-up and acts as a liaison when indicated. Provides crisis intervention support to the patient/family, members of a facility caregiver group or the IDG.
• Assists the patient/family in electing advance directives, securing durable power of attorney, making funeral arrangements and other financial, legal and healthcare aspects of end-of-life choices.

Become a part of Interim HealthCare and:

• Get the opportunity to see patients in their home environment to get a true representation of each patients' needs.
• Be a part of a collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary group approach to care.
• Flexible scheduling of patient visits.
• Be a part of a company that has been improving people’s lives for more than 40 years.

Mission, Vision and Values of Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities:

Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities offers a wide variety of home care ranging from skilled nursing, physical therapy and other licensed health care services, which help with the every day tasks that let people continue living at home where they are most comfortable. Additionally, we offer hospice care in the home that can make loved ones as comfortable as possible and provide support to the family, allowing them to concentrate on spending quality time together. Interim’s mission is firmly rooted in its long tradition of helping people maintain their safety, independence and dignity in an environment of mutual respect and compassion. Interim HealthCare’s mission - Improving People’s Lives.

EEO M/F/D/V

Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you believe that you need reasonable accommodation in order to apply due to the fact that you have a disability, we request that you notify the company so that we can assist you where appropriate.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, reference checks, and drug screening.