Hospice Social Worker-MSW PRN

Addus HomeCare; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a PRN Social Worker to support Hermitage and surrounding counties. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, counsel families, and help connect patients to community resources within a hospice program.

Qualified candidates have a social work degree and PA licensure or willing to pursue LSW/LCSW, with at least one year in healthcare or hospice. A valid driver's license and insurance are required. This role offers flexible hours and a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• Social work degree required with licensure considerations (LSW/LCSW) and one year of healthcare or hospice experience.
• Pennsylvania state licensure required or preferred (LSW/LCSW).
• Minimum one year of health care or hospice experience.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessment of patients and families in hospice and ensures identified needs are addressed in the plan of care.
• Provide assessment in patient residence and assist when safety concerns arise.
• Counsel patients, families, and staff on coping with stress.
• Document patient services accurately and timely to reflect the plan of care.
• Assist with applications for SSI, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waivers; connect to community resources.
• Serve as liaison between patients/families and community agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or related social work field

Master’s degree preferred

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Steel City Hospice is hiring a PRN Social Worker to support Hermitage and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey.

What We offer:

• Flexible Hours
• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
• Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies

Qualifications:

• Social Work Degree
  • Pennsylvania: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work; Master’s degree preferred.
    • Bachelor’s degree must be supervised by a full-time MSW and have at least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
  • Pennsylvania: LSW or LCSW, preferred
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required