Hospice Social Worker (MSW) — Impactful Care & Growth

North Shore Healthcare; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays (6 paid)

Job summary

North Shore Health is seeking a Social Worker (MSW preferred) for our North Shore at Home Hospice program in Wisconsin. The role focuses on implementing care standards for medical social work and supporting patients and families facing terminal illness.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage up to $45/hr based on experience, with unlimited PTO and growth potential. A quarterly leadership incentive program is available for eligible staff, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelors or Masters program in social work accredited by the CSWE.
• Minimum of one year experience in health care (hospice preferred).
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/families/caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and plan accordingly.
• Conduct social evaluation including family dynamics and caregiver abilities.
• Educate interdisciplinary group on cultural needs related to patient and family.
• Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
• Assist with advanced directives and information to patients and families.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families and community agencies.
• Participate in development of the care plan with the patient and family.

Skills

Social work

Hospice care

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

North Shore Health is seeking a Social Worker (MSW preferred) for our North Shore at Home Hospice program in Wisconsin. The role focuses on implementing care standards for medical social work and supporting patients and families facing terminal illness.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage up to $45/hr based on experience, with unlimited PTO and growth potential. A quarterly leadership incentive program is available for eligible staff, reflecting our commitment to excellence.