Hospice Social Worker

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MO; Lee's Summit (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MO is hiring a Social Worker in Lee's Summit, MO. The role involves psychosocial assessment and counseling for terminally ill patients and their families, with travel as needed.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, a valid LSW, and at least 1 year of medical social work experience, hospice preferred. Excellent communication and multitasking abilities are essential. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask & prioritize workload.
• Willingness to travel for patient visits and family meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assesses emotional factors related to terminal illness.
• Assesses environmental resources and obstacles to maintain safety.
• Provides emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling when indicated.
• Maintains contact with community agencies and referrals.
• Evaluates patient/family response to psychosocial interventions.
• Assesses cultural diversity needs including family roles and traditions.
• Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments and assesses risk of abuse or neglect.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring – Social Worker – Lee's Summit, MO

Hours: M-F 8:30-5

The Social Worker will be responsible for but is not limited to:

1. Assesses emotional factors related to terminal illness.
2. Assesses environmental resources and obstacles to maintain safety
3. Provides emotional support, short-term crisis intervention and individual and/or family counseling when indicated
4. Maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals
5. Evaluates patient/family response to psychosocial interventions
6. Assesses special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, space, role of family members and special traditions
7. Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial assessments Assesses the patient/family psychosocial status, potential for risk of suicide and/or abuse or neglect

Education:

Master's Degree in Social Work required

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Social Work experience, Hospice preferred
• Must have a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certificate
• Understanding of hospice philosophy related to families in crisis and end of life issues
• Ability to multitask & prioritize work load
• Must be willing to travel
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MO is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

  We are proud to Offer:

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Opportunities to advance and grow your career
  • And More!

  If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

  Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  EEO/AA/M/F/DV