Per Diem Hospice Social Worker - Impactful Family Support

Beacon Brook Health Center; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Part 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 seeking a per diem Hospice Social Worker to support residents statewide. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and directing psychosocial services to meet individual needs, with up to 20 hours per month and pay up to $45 per hour.

The position requires a BS in social work, an active state license, and strong assessment, counseling, and collaboration skills. English proficiency and a valid driver’s license are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in social work or related field required.
• State social work license required.
• One (1) year of clinical healthcare and/or hospice experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and general public

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers
• Provide an assessment of the patient's identified residence
• Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings
• Counsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties
• Educate the team on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family
• Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings
• Assist the physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in social work or related field

Job description

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island is seeking a per diem Hospice Social Worker to support residents statewide. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and directing psychosocial services to meet individual needs, with up to 20 hours per month and pay up to $45 per hour.

The position requires a BS in social work, an active state license, and strong assessment, counseling, and collaboration skills. English proficiency and a valid driver’s license are essential for success in this role.