Hospice Social Worker (PRN) – Compassionate Care

Heart to Heart Hospice; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice in Decatur, AL seeks a Social Worker (PRN) to assess patient needs, provide counseling, and connect families with community resources. The role includes on-call responsibilities, documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work, current state licensure, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year in a clinical care setting, hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from a State accredited program.
• Current State license required in accordance with State regulations.
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
• One year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting required, hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
• Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Performance of other duties as required.
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice in Decatur, AL seeks a Social Worker (PRN) to assess patient needs, provide counseling, and connect families with community resources. The role includes on-call responsibilities, documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work, current state licensure, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year in a clinical care setting, hospice experience preferred.