Hospice Social Worker — Flexible Schedule & Impact

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services; Greenfield (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services is seeking a Social Worker to provide Medical Social Services per the Plan of Care. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in IDG meetings, and document care plans and daily notes.

The role requires an Ohio-licensed MSW or BSW with supervision and clinical experience in a healthcare setting. A driver’s license and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Ohio social work license (LISW/LSW) per state requirements.
• MSW degree required; or BSW with 1 year healthcare social work experience supervised by an MSW.
• If BSW, one year social work experience mandatory; if MSW, one year experience preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured automobile.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a psychosocial assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program, including emotional, social, financial and environmental resources.
• Participate in IDG meetings and development of the patient’s plan of care.
• Observe, record and report changes in the patient’s emotional and social factors.
• Maintain and submit written clinical records including initial evaluation, care plan and daily notes.
• Evaluate the patient’s and family’s response to the social work intervention.
• Schedule weekly visits with the patient’s Case Managers to coordinate other staff visits.
• Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• If the patient/family declines services, continue to offer support to the IDG and monitor evolving needs.
• Participate in discharge planning, as needed.
• Assess patient/family coping with dying.
• Act as consultant to health team on social, emotional and environmental factors.
• Help patients utilize family and community resources.
• Access to patients’ homes which may not be wheelchair accessible; physical activities include walking, sitting, stooping, standing.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

MSW

BSW with supervision

Job description

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services is seeking a Social Worker to provide Medical Social Services per the Plan of Care. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in IDG meetings, and document care plans and daily notes.

The role requires an Ohio-licensed MSW or BSW with supervision and clinical experience in a healthcare setting. A driver’s license and strong communication skills are essential.