Social Worker

Addus HomeCare; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Medical Social Worker for the Portland Metro hospice team. The MSW will perform psychosocial assessments, coordinate with the care team, and help families access Medicaid and hospice resources. A state Social Work license and at least one year of health care or hospice experience are required.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with community agencies to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• Social Work Degree with licensure in required states.
• Current State Licensure in Social Work listed by state (LSW/LMSW/LCSW as applicable).
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessment of patients and families in the hospice program and integrates needs into the care plan.
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, and colleagues; supports team members to maintain service levels.
• Counsels patients and families on coping and stress management as needed.
• Documents patient services accurately and timely reflecting the plan of care.
• Assists with applications for SSI, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver; connects with community resources.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Social Work

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Serenity Hospice is seeking an MSW for our Portland Metro team.

Looking for meaningful work with supportive leadership and great benefits? At Serenity Hospice, we help families through their toughest moments - and we support our clinicians every step of the way. We prioritize connection over quotas, to build trust and truly focus on care.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• EAP

What You’ll Do:

• 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. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
• 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, 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

Qualifications:

• Social Work Degree
  • Idaho: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Illinois: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
  • New Mexico: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
  • Ohio: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
    • The bachelor’s degree can be in Psychology, sociology, or other field related to Social Work.
  • Oregon: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
  • Pennsylvania: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work; Master’s degree preferred.
    • Bachelor’s degree must be supervised by a full-time MSW and have at least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Tennessee: Master's Degree in Social Work required.
  • Texas: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Virginia: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
  • Idaho: LSW, LMSW, or LCSW
  • Illinois: LSW or LCSW
  • New Mexico: LMSW or LCSW
  • Ohio: LSW, LISW, or LPSW-S
  • Oregon: Licensed not required.
  • Pennsylvania: LSW or LCSW, preferred
  • Tennessee: LMSW, LCSW or or LAPSW can practice under the supervision of an LCSW
  • Texas: LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW
  • Virginia: Licensed not required.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required