Hospice Social Worker (1.0)

HIA Hospice; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Generous paid time off

Job summary

HIA Hospice in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our psychosocial care team. You will conduct admissions assessments, coordinate with the IDT, and support patients and families throughout the hospice journey.

The role emphasizes grief support, planning with the care team, and helping families access community resources. North Dakota licensure required or willing to obtain dual licensure; valid driver license needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work required from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Minimum of one year social work experience; health care experience preferred.
• North Dakota and Minnesota licensure required or willingness to obtain dual licensure.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hospice referrals and complete admission paperwork/consents.
• Perform comprehensive admission assessments and identify psychosocial needs.
• Maintain an up-to-date care plan reflecting patient and family needs.
• Provide social work visits and updates per the plan of care and documentation.
• Refer to community resources and coordinate with contracted facilities.
• Support IDT with updates and prepare for meetings; ensure documentation is timely.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Counseling skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Our mission: 'To provide comfort and care through life's journey’Position SummaryThe Social Worker is an integral team member in the psychosocial care to hospice patients/families and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) that is consistent with the goals, definitions, philosophy, and purpose of HIA Hospice. All psychosocial services to hospice patients and families including assessment, support and coordination of services.This is a full-time, benefit eligible position and based out of our Grand Forks office.Key ResponsibilitiesConducts hospice referrals and accurately completes admission paperwork/consents.Conducts hospice comprehensive assessments at the time of admission. Assess the patients and family’s social emotions and financial needs.Assesses the patient’s/family’s psychosocial needs on an ongoing basis while hospice care is being provided through comprehensive assessment updates.Maintains an individualized, up to date care plan that reflects the care being provided to patients/families.Provides social work visits/services to patient/family as determined in the plan of care and through the plan in documentation.Provides PCG and family with periodic updates as indicated in the plan of careRefers patient/family to appropriate community resources.Coordinate patient care with contracted nursing homes and hospitals.Provides accurate, efficient patient status reports to team members in appropriate meetings, and in periodic updates.Demonstrates preparedness for IDT meetings and provides IDT updates to a teammate prior to any planned vacations.Complies with state licensure, federal certification requirements, and other existing contract/agreements related to patient care.Adheres to guidelines for personal safety of patients and families, including regulatory complianceTeaches patient/family in areas related to caregiving and in preparation for death as reflected in documentationProvides grief support to families surrounding the time of death. Refers PCG and family to bereavement in an appropriate manner.Completes and locks documentation on the same day as the contact/communication occurs as per the Medical Records Documentation policy.Benefits:We offer a robust benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term and long-term disability, and a generous time off package.Pay Range: Starting at $26.236/hour (based on experience)We have a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Expectations of all EmployeesSupport the mission, vision and values through unequaled quality patient care, professional competence, collaboration, communication, innovation, accountability, ownership and provide support to the entire agency regardless of their primary office location.HIA Health has HEARTHonor - We accept the honor of service to hospice patients, families, and communities.Excellence - We strive for excellence in my work, as we stand on hallowed ground.Attitude - We choose a positive attitude at work.Respect - We treat people with the same respect I wish to be given.Teamwork - We value everyone’s contribution in delivery of care, operation of the organization and stewardship of our resources.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor of Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.Experience: Minimum of one year of social work experience; health care experience preferredStrong interpersonal communication and counseling skills; team playerCommitment to concepts of palliative care and hospiceCertifications, Licenses, Registrations RequiredLicensure in North Dakota and Minnesota (or willing to obtain dual licensure upon hire)Current drivers license and auto insurance