The Hospice Medical Social Worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to their illness, develops and provides community resources, and participates in the individualized plan of care development. Responsibilities also include serving as a liaison between patients and agencies, assisting physicians, and participating in quality improvement teams.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited bachelor's or master's program in social work and possess a minimum of one year of healthcare experience, with hospice or home health experience being strongly preferred. Applicants must also maintain current BLS Certification and possess a licensed, insured automobile.
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Job description
Alpha Home Health and Hospice is a Medicare-certified, 5-Star rated agency who is seeking an experienced and caring Full-time: Master's Level (MSW/LICSW) for our Hospice division in the greater Snohomish County area.
Total Rewards – What You Can Expect We believe in taking great care of the people who take great care of others.
Here's what we offer to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance: Competitive Pay: $42-$45 an hour, DOE Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan: With company match to help you plan for your future Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-paid for peace of mind Mileage Reimbursement or Gas Card Flexible Scheduling: Supporting work-life balance Tuition Reimbursement: Helping you reach your career goals Employee Referral Bonus Program Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support when you need it Emergency Fund Access: We've got your back in times of need Voluntary Insurance Options: Customize coverage with supplemental plans Supportive, Collaborative Team: Be part of a fun and mission-driven culture We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values of CAPLICO: Customer Second (Employee First) Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership What does a Hospice Social Worker do?
Assess the psychosocial status of patients related to patient’s illness and progression Develop and provide multiple community and governmental resources to support a patient in their home environment Provides assessment in patient’s residence, carries out social evaluations, and plans interventions Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care Assist physician in understanding significant social and emotional factors Participate in quality assessment performance improvement team Serve as liaison between patients and community agencies Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies Assist with bereavement coordination Weekend rotation required: Saturday and Sunday 8-5 or 9-6 Tuesday through Saturday schedule preferred, but not required Qualifications: A graduate of an accredited bachelor's or master's program in social work Minimum of one year’s experience in health care is required Experience with home health or hospice is strongly preferred Possesses and maintains current BLS Certification A licensed driver with an insured automobile Feel free to contact our in-house recruiter Marta @ 425 320 9683 To learn more about Alpha Home Health & Hospice, please visit our website at https://alphahomehealthhospice.com/ The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus
Gas Card
Voluntary Insurance Options
Health Spending Account
Emergency Fund Access
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. At Alpha Home Health, we believe in making sure that we have the right team in place.
Our team is skilled and passionate about providing care that exceeds expectations.
We have created a culture of teamwork and support for our staff that is unlike any in the industry.
This allows our talented team to focus on what they do best.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.
No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
