Hospice Social Worker (PRN) - MSW/LCSW, Home Care

Addus HomeCare; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous company match

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Columbia, TN is seeking a licensed PRN Social Worker to join our home-based hospice team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, provide counseling and coordinate with a clinical team to support patients and families in their homes.

Required are an MSW and TN licensure, plus at least one year of healthcare or hospice experience. A valid driver’s license and insurance are required; shifts are PRN, typically weekdays during daytime hours in Columbia and surrounding counties.

Qualifications

• MSW and TN state license required.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, Medicare, 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.

Skills

Social Work

Healthcare experience

Driver’s license

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tennessee LMSW or LCSW licensure

Job description

Addus HomeCare in Columbia, TN is seeking a licensed PRN Social Worker to join our home-based hospice team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, provide counseling and coordinate with a clinical team to support patients and families in their homes.

Required are an MSW and TN licensure, plus at least one year of healthcare or hospice experience. A valid driver’s license and insurance are required; shifts are PRN, typically weekdays during daytime hours in Columbia and surrounding counties.