Hospice Social Worker — Per Diem (Bereavement & Care)

Society for Social Work and Research; Twin Falls, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Idaho Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under the direction of a physician and the Interdisciplinary Group. You will help patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

The role includes developing an integrated Plan of Care with the team, coordinating bereavement services, and guiding the use of community resources. Per diem hours and competitive hourly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
• Contribute as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis
• Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided

Skills

Bereavement coordination

Plan of care development

Community resources

Education

MSW degree

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Idaho Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under the direction of a physician and the Interdisciplinary Group. You will help patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

The role includes developing an integrated Plan of Care with the team, coordinating bereavement services, and guiding the use of community resources. Per diem hours and competitive hourly pay are offered.