Social Worker - MSW

Devotion Hospice; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Devotion Hospice is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to provide in-home psychosocial support and coordinate care for patients across all ages at the Tucson Tanque Verde Hospice Branch. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, family counseling, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work and at least one year of hospice experience, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to support patients

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• One or more years of Hospice experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to support patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated care in the home to patients across age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals.
• Assess and complete Comprehensive Assessments within 5 days of hospice election to identify needs.
• Assist with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning and family counseling as needed.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Provide counseling to patients and families on end-of-life, death and grief.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate with the IDG to promote care coordination.
• Maintain an environment that respects patient privacy and property.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

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Social Worker - MSW

PRN AZ - Tucson Tanque Verde Hospice Branch, Tucson, AZ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6379

Position Summary

Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.

As a Social Worker , you will:

Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within 5 days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psycho social, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG meetings and community resource referrals.

Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.

Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.

Provides patient and family/caregiver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.

Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.

Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school

One or more years of Hospice experience required