Hospice Social Worker

Angels Care Hospice; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Extensive training

Health, dental & vision benefits

Company matched 401(k)

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice in Nebraska is seeking a dedicated social worker to implement care standards for medical social work services and support patients with terminal illness.

You will assess psychosocial status, coordinate with families, provide counseling, crisis intervention, and maintain clinical records while collaborating with care teams.

We offer generous PTO, extensive training, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match and opportunities for internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and caregivers as needed.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to support patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment.
• Provides an assessment of the patient’s residence and assistance when unsafe and a plan is needed.
• Counsels patients, families & caregivers as needed in relation to stress and coping difficulties.
• Crisis intervention when necessary.
• Educates interdisciplinary group on culture-related needs.
• Maintains clinical records and progress notes for all referred patients.
• Provides information and referral services for practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients, families, caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary communication

Crisis intervention

Caregiver counseling

Cultural competence

Job description

Angels Care Hospice has a simple philosophy:WE SERVE PATIENTS. Over the past 20+ years, we have grown to be one of the largest Home Health Care providers, with over 80 locations located throughout the US.

Angels Care Hospice is Nationally Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’!

What we offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
  • The flexibility of our PTO plan allows you to set your own priorities & use it for any number of events in your life.
• Extensive Training
  • We encourage you to continue your professional development. Angels Care offers access to CEU portals at zero cost to you.
• Full Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (Available 1 st Month)
  • We offer comprehensive & competitive medical and dental benefits. There are multiple options for you to choose from so you can select a plan that works best for you.
• Company Matched 401(k)
  • We care about your financial well-being and help contribute & plan for your future retirement goals.
• Angels Care has an ‘Internal Promotion’ first mentality. We want you to grow your career with us!

Job Description:

The social worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Job Functions:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment.
• Provides an assessment of the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is unsafe, and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention.
• Counsels patients, families & caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Crisis intervention when necessary.
• Educates interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work; prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients, families, & caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.