Hospice Social Worker - Home-Based Care & Impact

Interim HealthCare; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios

Flexible assignments

Online training, CEUs

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k

Job summary

Interim HealthCare in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker to provide home-based social services to patients and families facing end-of-life decisions. You’ll work as part of a hospice team to assess psychosocial needs and connect families with resources, counseling, and community supports.

A Master’s in Social Work with an active Wisconsin MSW license and CPR certification are required; minimum 1 year of hospice or home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and active MSW license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based social services to patients and families dealing with end of life.
• Work as part of a hospice team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, and/or Chaplain focused on the patient’s plan of care.
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals.
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Social work experience

Education

Master’s degree in social work

MSW license in Wisconsin

Job description

Interim HealthCare in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker to provide home-based social services to patients and families facing end-of-life decisions. You’ll work as part of a hospice team to assess psychosocial needs and connect families with resources, counseling, and community supports.

A Master’s in Social Work with an active Wisconsin MSW license and CPR certification are required; minimum 1 year of hospice or home health experience preferred.