Per Diem Hospice Social Worker | Flexible Hours & Weekly Pay

Athena Health Care Systems; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island is hiring a per diem licensed social worker to join our agency. We serve the entire state of Rhode Island, offering up to $45 an hour, depending on license and experience, with weekly pay. This role supports up to 20 hours a month.

As a Social Worker, you will plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet residents' emotional and social needs on an individual basis, in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in social work or related field required.
• State social work license required.
• One year of clinical healthcare and/or hospice experience preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and death/dying issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers.
• Provides an assessment of the patient's identified residence.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans interventions based on findings.
• Counsels patients and family/caregivers as needed regarding stress and coping.
• Educates the team on cultural needs related to the patient and family.
• Participates in developing the care plan with the patient and family.
• Assists the team in understanding social/emotional factors in health problems.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Assists in planning for funeral arrangements, finances, and healthcare decisions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

State social work license

Job description

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island is hiring a per diem licensed social worker to join our agency. We serve the entire state of Rhode Island, offering up to $45 an hour, depending on license and experience, with weekly pay. This role supports up to 20 hours a month.

As a Social Worker, you will plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet residents' emotional and social needs on an individual basis, in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.