Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Care & Coordination

Workstream; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to implement standards of care and support for patients in home health settings. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and provide counseling to patients and families.

The role requires CSWE-accredited education, at least one year of health-care social work experience, and CPR certification. A driver’s license and vehicle are also required to facilitate home visits.

Qualifications

• Must have a CSWE-accredited social work degree.
• Minimum of one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in home health care or hospice preferred.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a roadworthy vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of individualized care plans with patients and caregivers.
• Assess psychosocial status related to illness and environment; communicate findings to the RN.
• Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on findings.
• Provide counseling to patients, caregivers and families.
• Coordinate services ordered by physicians within the plan of care.
• Communicate with physicians and other health care practitioners about the care plan.
• Assist team in understanding social and emotional factors affecting health.
• Prepare clinical notes for social work referrals.
• Offer information and referrals to patients and families; provide education.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and maintain collaborations.
• Participate in discharge planning and quality improvement activities.
• Supervise Social Worker Assistants as directed.
• Participate in ongoing in-service training and organizational programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Doctoral degree in Social Work

Job description

River Valley Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to implement standards of care and support for patients in home health settings. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and provide counseling to patients and families.

The role requires CSWE-accredited education, at least one year of health-care social work experience, and CPR certification. A driver’s license and vehicle are also required to facilitate home visits.