Hospice Social Worker — Meaningful, Collaborative Care + Flexible PTO

Compassus; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compassus in Wichita seeks a Hospice Social Worker to deliver psycho-social care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs. You will explain Medicare benefits, document care, and support advance planning as part of a compassionate hospice program.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with healthcare experience; state licensure is required where you practice, with opportunities to coordinate care across facilities.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program with at least 1 year healthcare experience.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with 1 year healthcare experience will be considered for locations with MSW supervision.
• State licensure as required for the state where you practice.

Responsibilities

• Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains informed consent and election of benefits documents.
• Submits appropriate documentation to facilities; documentation completed timely per policy.
• Participates as a member of the IDT; develops and implements the plan of care.
• Provides psycho-social support and counseling to patient and family; utilizes external counseling resources as needed.
• Identifies need for IDT intervention and communicates patient/family needs to IDT.
• Coordinates psycho-social care with IDT to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintains comprehensive care plans reflecting problems, goals, and interventions.
• Facilitates advance planning including living will/POA, funeral arrangements, and body donation.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Language Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Compassus in Wichita seeks a Hospice Social Worker to deliver psycho-social care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs. You will explain Medicare benefits, document care, and support advance planning as part of a compassionate hospice program.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with healthcare experience; state licensure is required where you practice, with opportunities to coordinate care across facilities.