Hospice Social Worker

ViaQuest, Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

ViaQuest Hospice is seeking a full-time Medical Social Worker to provide holistic care, including patient visits and crisis intervention. Candidates must hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work and should be willing to travel. Comprehensive training and a benefits package are offered to full-time employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Benefit package including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work preferred, Bachelors in Social Work accepted.
• License in Social Work from State of Pennsylvania preferred.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient visits as scheduled.
• Providing short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling as needed.
• Serving as a patient and family unit advocate.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Bachelors in Social Work

Job description

A Great Opportunity / $53,000-$57,000 / Full-Time

At ViaQuest Hospice we take a holistic approach, offering services to treat the physical, emotional and mental needs of our patients and their loved ones. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve!

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing patient visits as scheduled.
• Providing short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling as needed.
• Serving as a patient and family unit advocate.

Requirements for this position include:

• Masters degree in Social Work preferred, Bachelors in Social Work accepted.
• License in Social Work from State of Pennsylvania preferred.
• Experience in Medical Social Work is preferred.
• Experience within the Hospice field is preferred.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Comprehensive training including patient visits with a preceptor andBrightreeand Elsevier training.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).