Social Worker

Favorite Healthcare Staffing Inc.; Brookings (OR); On-site; USD 44,083 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Favorite Healthcare Staffing Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker for a home hospice facility in Brookings, OR.

This full-time role includes Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, and provides comprehensive psychosocial services to patients, families, and caregivers. Requirements include a Master of Social Work from an accredited program, a state social work license (LMSW/LCSW/CSWA/ACSW), a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of health care social work experience; hospice experience is

Qualifications

• MSW from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE.
• State license to practice as a social worker (LMSW/LCSW/CSWA/ACSW).
• Current Driver's License.
• Minimum 1 year of social work experience in health care; hospice/palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial services and supportive counseling for hospice and home health patients, families, and caregivers.
• Explain hospice philosophy, coverage, and payer source benefits to patients and families.
• Offer counseling on psychological aspects of illness, end‑of‑life care, and related concerns.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies to advocate resources for patients and families.

Skills

Counseling

Advocacy

Care coordination

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

State social work license (LMSW/LCSW/CSWA/ACSW)

Job description

A home hospice facility in Brookings, OR is currently seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker, Full time to join their team!

Title: Medical Social Worker

Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire

Specialty: Home Health / Hospice

Location: Brookings, OR

Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

Pay: $32-43/hr, plus full benefits

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services and supportive counseling for hospice and home health patients, families, and caregivers.
• Explain hospice philosophy of care, coverage and services, and payer source benefits, either as a pre-hospice referral or at the time of admission.
• Offer supportive counseling to patients, families, and/or caregivers regarding the psychological aspects of illness, palliative, and end‑of‑life care, as well as issues identified by the patient as important or relevant.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families, caregivers and community agencies to advocate for and maximize resources for the patient.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work.
• License by the state to use the title of a social worker (LMSW, LCSW, CSWA, ACSW).
• Current Driver's License.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Social Work in a health care setting; home care, hospice, or palliative care experience preferred.

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