Hospice Social Worker - PRN

Trinity Hospice; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Birthday leave

Benefits package

401(k)

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Trinity Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial support under a physician's direction. You will assess patients and families, coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group, and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication and resource coordination to improve patient quality of life. The position requires a social work degree (MSW/BSW) from a state-accredited program and preferred hospice experience.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors Degree in Social Work from a state-accredited program.
• One year social worker experience in hospice preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources; exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.
• Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed by the agency.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
• Maintain knowledge of eligibility standards and agency policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Community resources

Education

Masters or Bachelors Degree in Social Work

Job description

• Location 1,Petersburg, VA, 23803,United States
• Employee Type PRN

Description

Why Trinity Hospice?

At Trinity Hospice, we believe that delivering outstanding hospice care starts with investing in our clinical team. We are committed to providing the flexibility, resources, and professional respect you deserve, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Job Summary:

The Social Worker will provide social services under the direction of a Physician, to offer support to our patients and their families. Social work services will be based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment, and the patient and family’s needs. The Social Worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and participate in on-call rotation per Agency needs.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Leverage effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Needed:

• A Masters or Bachelors Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program is required for consideration.
• One (1) year social worker experience working for a hospice program/agency is preferred.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Must have a current driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• 7 paid holidays annually, plus a paid day off for your birthday
• Comprehensive benefits package with a variety of insurance plan options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Support for continuing education and professional development credits
• Additional employee benefits and wellness programs