Hospice Social Worker

Heatherwood Rehab; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island is seeking a per diem Hospice Social Worker to plan and direct social services for residents across Rhode Island. You will address emotional and social needs, collaborating with the care team to develop care plans and support patients and families.

Qualifications include a social work degree, licensure, and strong communication. This role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth in a supportive hospice setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in social work or related field required.
• State social work license required.
• One year of clinical healthcare or hospice experience preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and death/dying issues preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured automobile.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers.
• Provide assessments of patient residence and social evaluations.
• Carry out social evaluations including family dynamics and caregiver abilities.
• Counsel patients and families regarding stress and coping.
• Educate the team on patient/family cultural needs.
• Participate in development of the individual plan of care with patient and family.
• Assist clinicians in understanding social and emotional factors related to health, death and dying.

Skills

Social work expertise

Hospice care

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in social work or related field

State social work license

Job description

Hospice Social Worker

Job Type: Per diem

Company: Athena Hospice of Rhode Island

We service the entire state of Rhode Island. Up to $45 an hour, depending on license and experience, with weekly pay. Looking for someone to help up to 20 hours a month.

As a per diem licensed social worker, you will play a vital role in planning, organizing, and directing all required social services to meet the needs of our residents. Your expertise will ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of each individual are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers
• Provide an assessment of the patient's identified residence
• Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings
• Counsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties
• Educate the team on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family
• Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings
• Assist the physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in social work or related field required
• State social work license required
• One (1) year of clinical healthcare and/or hospice experience preferred
• An understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying preferred
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and general public

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our agency follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).