Social Worker - Hospice - PRN

CareOregon, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

CareOregon, Inc. is seeking a PRN Hospice Social Worker to deliver psychosocial support to patients and families in the Portland metro area. The role requires 5 weekdays of availability per month and will be 100% community-based.

The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bereavement planning, and coordination of care across care settings, with a strong focus on crisis management and advocacy to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college.
• Current Oregon LCSW, LMSW or CSWA license.
• Minimum one year hospice experience.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing psychosocial/bereavement evaluations of patients/family/caregiver and assist in the development/implementation of the plan of care.
• Active participation in IDG meetings for development and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Coordinate plan of care and assist patient/family/caregiver in goals of care including Advance Directives and POLST forms.
• Provide counseling/education considering family dynamics and coping methods for all ages.
• Serve as liaison with hospitals and agencies to coordinate referrals and service continuum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Oregon LCSW, LMSW or CSWA license

Job description

Social Worker - Hospice - PRN

The Hospice Social Worker is responsible for delivery of social work services to hospice patients, including psychosocial evaluations, ongoing counseling, casework services, coordination of referrals and bereavement services. Job Description Summary NOTE: This is a PRN role that will work 100% in the community and support the Portland Metro area. Candidates will need to have 5 weekdays of availability per month. Estimated Hiring Range: $44.26 - $54.09 Bonus Target: Current CareOregon Employees:

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing psychosocial/bereavement evaluations of patients/family/caregiver and assist in the development/implementation of the plan of care. Is a core member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and actively participates in IDG meetings for development and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care. Implement a plan of care for each assigned patient/family/caregiver unit and evaluation of that plan of care. Assist patient/family/caregiver in determining of goals of care including completion of Advance Directives and POLST forms as needed. Conduct patient and family counseling and education considering family system/dynamics and coping methods to all age groups. Address advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization. Facilitate formal and informal meetings with patients/caregivers/family member as needed. Provide crisis management support and consultations with patient/family/caregiver or IDG team. Provide information regarding the patient/family/caregivers psychosocial, spiritual, physical and financial needs or difficulties to the IDG team or providers involved in the patients care. Serve as liaison with hospitals, care facilities and appropriate agencies to promote interagency cooperation, developing and maintaining communication and facilitating referrals to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Responsible for organizing/facilitating the transfer/discharge of patients. Assist the family/caregivers in making final arrangements at time of patient’s death. Assess, develop and coordinate bereavement plan for significant others for one year following patient death. Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards according to policies and procedures. Participate in orientation of new employees, volunteers or students seeking experience in hospice.

Experience and/or Education Required

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college
• Current Oregon LCSW, LMSW or CSWA license
• Minimum one year hospice experience, including a background in medical social work
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position

Knowledge

• Knowledge in case management, social work and counseling in a hospice setting
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations

Skills and Abilities

• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours (i.e., after-hours coverage or weekend coverage), as needed
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects or tasks
• Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems, MS office, Outlook, and the internet
• Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to tolerate grief
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least 6 hours/day
• Ability to push, pull, stand, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 3-6 hours/day
• Ability to lift, carry, walk, bend, climb stairs and/or pinch small objects up to 3 hours/day
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions

Work Environment(s)

• Indoor/Office
• Community
• Facilities/Security
• Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing

• No
• Telephonic
• In Person

Hazards

May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

Equipment

General office equipment

Travel

Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.

Work Location

Hybrid-Community 2 days/week, member facing

Schedule

This position may occasionally require more than 8 hours per day.

If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen (including THC/Marijuana).

CareOregon is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws.

Benefits

• We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date.
• Housecall Providers offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.).
• We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility.
• Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer Housecall Providers is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.

Housecall Providers is a pioneering nonprofit organization that was built on reviving a classic and needed approach to medical care: the medical house call. Since 1995, we’ve provided excellent, patient-centered, in-home medical care to homebound or chronically ill residents within the Portland tri-county area, and in 2024, we expanded our primary care services to include Marion and Polk counties. Over the years, our services have grown to include community-based palliative care, which now also serves Clatsop, Tillamook, Columbia, and Jackson counties, as well as a comprehensive hospice program.

What makes working here so meaningful? Housecall Providers employees share their stories and give us a glimpse into why they love their jobs. Hear stories about the way we live our values, the real support leadership offers, Housecall Providers' emphasis on work/life balance and much more.

Mission

Improving lives by bringing health care home.

Vision

To sustainably transform home-based medicine so all homebound adults and those living with serious illness have access to care that improves their quality of life.

Values

• We are champions for social justice
• We are devoted to collaboration and teamwork
• We cultivate authentic relationships to foster a sense of belonging
• We’re steadfast about problem solving and timely execution
• We relentlessly earn our patients’’ and customers’ loyalty
• We deliver exceptional clinical outcomes for our patients
• We embrace the diversity of our employees, patients, and those who care for them. Through awareness and advocacy, we are working to create health equity by recognizing and reducing barriers that affect non-dominant groups within Housecall Providers and our communities at large.

Housecall Providers was recognized for our people-first culture. 95% of employees feel their managers care about their concerns, ranking us in the top 10% within our industry. 90% of employees feel motivated to give their best at work. We rank in the top 6% for work-life flexibility, demonstrating our dedication to supporting employees as whole individuals.

“I love my job because… “I’m surrounded by innovative, driven, caring individuals who stop at nothing to provide the best quality care for our patients. Our reputation is top notch.” “I get to help, aid, and support patients in a way I could only dream about with my previous employer. I make a positive difference in all my patients’ lives.” “I have autonomy with the support I need when I need it. I get to help take care of a vulnerable population, which gives me pride in my job. I have wonderful co-workers who work hard every day and are fun, supportive and kind.”

For 30 years, Housecall Providers Primary Care has been an asset to the Portland metro community. With the addition of in-home behavioral health services, we continue to listen and respond to the needs of seriously ill and homebound individuals that we serve. Listen to patients talk about how community-based palliative care has helped them cope with the complications of living with serious illness. At Housecall Providers Hospice we believe that exceptional end-of-life care is rooted in compassion, collaboration and presence.

In this video, you’ll hear how our nonprofit model prioritizes people over profits, creating space for comfort, dignity and connection.