Impactful Social Worker - Home Health & Hospice

Horizon Home Health & Hospice - West; Fruitland (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Home Health & Hospice - West in Idaho is seeking social workers who are compassionate, have strong clinical skills and enjoy working with an amazing team in home health and hospice settings.

Requirements include LMSW/LSW licensed in Idaho, potential licensure in Oregon within a reasonable time frame, and a valid driver's license. Experience in home health and hospice is preferred. The employer emphasizes lifelong learning, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• LMSW/LSW licensed in Idaho.
• Will need to be licensed in Oregon within a reasonable time frame.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.

Education

LMSW/LSW licensed in Idaho

Oregon license within a reasonable time frame

Job description

Horizon Home Health & Hospice - West in Idaho is seeking social workers who are compassionate, have strong clinical skills and enjoy working with an amazing team in home health and hospice settings.

Requirements include LMSW/LSW licensed in Idaho, potential licensure in Oregon within a reasonable time frame, and a valid driver's license. Experience in home health and hospice is preferred. The employer emphasizes lifelong learning, teamwork, and patient-centered care.