Hospice Social Worker | Compassionate Care & Growth

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MO; Lee's Summit (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MO is hiring a Social Worker in Lee's Summit, MO. The role involves psychosocial assessment and counseling for terminally ill patients and their families, with travel as needed.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, a valid LSW, and at least 1 year of medical social work experience, hospice preferred. Excellent communication and multitasking abilities are essential. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask & prioritize workload.
• Willingness to travel for patient visits and family meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assesses emotional factors related to terminal illness.
• Assesses environmental resources and obstacles to maintain safety.
• Provides emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling when indicated.
• Maintains contact with community agencies and referrals.
• Evaluates patient/family response to psychosocial interventions.
• Assesses cultural diversity needs including family roles and traditions.
• Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments and assesses risk of abuse or neglect.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MO is hiring a Social Worker in Lee's Summit, MO. The role involves psychosocial assessment and counseling for terminally ill patients and their families, with travel as needed.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, a valid LSW, and at least 1 year of medical social work experience, hospice preferred. Excellent communication and multitasking abilities are essential. Competitive benefits are offered.