Hospice Social Worker - PRN

Kids for the Future; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Birthday leave

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company matching

Continuing education support

Wellness programs

Job summary

Trinity Hospice seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial support under physician direction and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group. Responsibilities include assessing needs, coordinating with the IDG, and contributing to care planning and on-call rotations.

Requires a MSW or BSW from a state-accredited program and preferred hospice experience. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Comprehensive benefits and paid holidays are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with IDG and care teams.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.
• Facilitate coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Attend team meetings and participate in patient care planning.
• Maintain knowledge of eligibility standards and regulations.
• Support patients and families through psychosocial assessments and planning.
• Meet ongoing continuing education requirements.
• Accept assignments consistent with education and competence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

• Location 5800 E Skelly Dr., Suite 1110,Tulsa, OK, 74135,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