Assisteo Hospice is looking for a Full-Time, dedicated, compassionate, and patient centric Social Worker. Be part of an organization that strives to provide world class care to patients in the Maricopa County.
Overview:
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Hospice MSW to join our compassionate team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support and care to patients in need.
Responsibilities:
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
- Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- Experience working with geriatric populations
- Proficiency in patient assessment and care planning
- Strong understanding of hospice care principles
- Ability to work effectively in hospice, hospital, and nursing home settings
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families through compassionate hospice care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.82 - $37.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Assisted living facility
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Skilled nursing facility
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Social Work License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arizona: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road