Social Worker II MSW

MercyOne Medical Group; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Genesis Hospice House in Iowa seeks a part-time Social Worker II to support hospice patients and families, including driving to community sites. The role provides psychosocial evaluation, counseling, casework and bereavement services.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work, licensure in Iowa or Illinois (second license within 12 months), and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in social work within healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Field of Study: Social Work.
• Licensure in IA or IL upon hire; second license within 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license and Genesis minimum auto insurance.
• More than 2 years of social work experience.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial evaluation and ongoing counseling to hospice patients and families.
• Deliver direct casework and bereavement services.
• Conduct community outreach and referrals in coordination with care teams.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, families and community agencies.
• Participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:This Social Worker II position will cover the MercyOne Genesis Hospice House as well as community hospice which will require some driving.
The PRN position is 8 hour day shifts Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:To provide varied and ongoing social work services to Hospice patients and their families. This may include psychosocial evaluation, ongoing psychosocial counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services, community outreach and referral through collaboration with physicians, staff, families, community agencies and hospice leadership. Actively participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master's Degree
• Field OF Study: Social Work
• Special Training: Counseling or prior medical social work
• Licensures/Registration: Licensed in Iowa or Illinois required upon hire. Second state license required within 12 months. Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance-Genesis minimum limits required.
• Experience: More than 2 years experience required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are often difficult or stressful in nature. Contact with others involves complex, detailed and often sensitive topics. The job requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to deal with a range of complicated problem situations. Interactions involve gaining the agreement of others.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.