Social Worker (Hospice)

Preferred Hospice of Missouri; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Preferred Hospice of Missouri is seeking an experienced Social Worker (MSW preferred) to join our interdisciplinary team serving the Ozark, MO area. The role involves visiting patients in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals, conducting psychosocial assessments, and coordinating community resources.

The ideal candidate will have a CSWE-accredited MSW (Bachelor's considered), be flexible with hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) and able to document in EMR.

Qualifications

• MSW preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Social Work considered.
• Flexibility with scheduling and hours a must.
• Computer skills for charting/EMR and basic Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients at home or in facilities as part of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and document in EMR.
• Utilize community resources to support patients and families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW) preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work considered

Tools

EMR software

Word/Excel

Job description

Preferred Hospice is a well-established hospice company with 5 offices across the state of Missouri---Dexter, Farmington, St Louis, Columbia, Ozark. We are looking for an experienced Social Worker (MSW preferred) to work as part of our hospice interdisciplinary team serving the Ozark, MO area. The ideal candidate would have some medical experience and live within a commutable distance to the office.

JOB DUTIES:

• The Hospice Social Worker visits wherever the patient resides---private home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, hospital.
• The Hospice Social Worker completes a psychosocial assessment on each assigned patient in a timely manner, and documents in the electronic medical record.
• The Hospice Social Worker utilizes community resources for patients, such as in-home services, Meals on Wheels, etc.
• The Hospice Social Worker assists the patient, family and caregiver in coping with issues related to death and dying and participates in grief support as needed.
• The Hospice Social Worker provides information, completes hospice admission paperwork and educates patients, families and the community on all aspects of hospice services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will have graduated from a School of Social Work approved by the Council of Social Work Education with a Master's Degree (preferred). Bachelor's Degree in Social Work candidates will be considered. (***Other degrees/areas of study do not meet state guidelines and will not be considered.***)
• Work hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with the understanding a crisis can occur at any time. Flexibility with scheduling and hours a must.
• Hourly rate, mileage reimbursement provided. Compensation is based on years of experience.
• Computer skills for charting/EMR, basic use of Word, Excel, Email; smart phone for mileage apps, etc.
• Willing to train the right person. A loving compassionate heart is a must.