Hospice Social Worker

Three Oaks Hospice, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Three Oaks Hospice, Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas, is seeking a licensed social worker to provide coordinated hospice care at patients' homes and in facilities.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals to meet patient and family needs. Responsibilities include completing the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of hospice election, assisting with advance directives, coordinating with IDG/IDT, and supporting end-of-life planning with compassion and adherence to

Qualifications

• Must have MSW or MSW-equivalent completed from an accredited program.
• Current and valid LMSW license is required.
• Experience with community resources and strong interpersonal skills are needed.

Responsabilités

• Provide coordinated hospice care in patients' homes or facilities.
• Perform psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals per patient/family needs.
• Complete Comprehensive Assessment within five days of hospice election.
• Assist with advance directives, discharge planning, and family counseling.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Coordination with IDG/IDT

Community resources knowledge

Formation

Bachelor or Master of Social Work

LMSW license

Current State Certification

Description du poste

Career Opportunities with Three Oaks Hospice

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Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Come join our team atThree Oaks Hospiceand our sister companies—Agape Hospice Care, Sage Hospice, Primary and Palliative Care, Elevation Hospice of Colorado, Elevation Hospice, and Primary and Palliative Care of Utah.We are growing and looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in hospice and palliative care.

Together, we share a unified mission to deliver best-in-class care to patients and families. While each organization maintains its own identity and local culture, we operate as one connected network—using shared systems and support to create a smooth, consistent, and candidate-friendly hiring experience.

Why Work for Us:

We are committed to being an employer of choice, offering a supportive culture centered on patient care, clinical excellence, and employee success. If you're looking for purpose, stability, and growth—this is the place to be. Join our team!

Position Summary:

Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the homes to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.

• Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidence by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG/IDT meetings and community resource referrals.
• Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Provides patient and family/care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
• Promote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attends IDG/IDT meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the
• IDG/IDT to promote coordination of patient care.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.
• Participates in the Hospice's QAPI program.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Follows the Hospice infection control policy.
• Promotes the Hospice's philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Participates in the Hospice's educational in-service programs as require

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or master's degree in social work from a State accredited program. If has a bachelor's degree and is hired after 12/02/2008, must be supervised by a Master of Social Work
• Current and valid license as a LMSW
• Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile.
• Current State Certification
• Reliable transportation. Valid Driver's License and current auto liability insurance