Hospice Social Worker - PRN

Are you a compassionate Licensed Social Worker seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Social Worker, where you'll be an important resource for patients and families who are processing the approaching loss, helping them to navigate the emotions that come with it in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Our Social Workers go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs.

At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

What does a Hospice Social Worker do? Here are some key responsibilities:

• Complete the comprehensive psychosocial assessment/evaluation of patients and families.
• Evaluate patient/family/caregiver emotional, social, financial, and environmental resources.
• Identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions and goals for care plans.
• Participate in development and implementation of initial and comprehensive care plans
• Regularly re-evaluate patient and family needs revising care plan as needed and communicating assessments to interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Provide services to patients/families/caregivers in accordance with care plan. Provides services according to visit frequencies specified in care plan which are based on individualized, assessed needs of patient/family/caregiver.
• Prepare timely written evaluation/documentation supporting the clinical supervision of the Baccalaureate prepared social worker and submits the evaluation/documentation to the Team Director supervising the Baccalaureate prepared social worker.

What it takes to be a Social Worker at Care Initiatives Hospice:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Current and valid social work license (LMSW).
• Active social worker certification (CSW).
• Hospice or palliative care experience, preferred.
• Two (2) years of verifiable experience working as a Social Worker, preferred.
• Current driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and the ability to travel between multiple locations within your region.

Why do Social Workers choose Care Initiatives Hospice? Here are just a few reasons:

• Competitive compensation:
  Our Social Workers earn an extremely competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Referral bonus:
  Earn extra cash by referring your friends to join our team.
• Paid time off:
  Eligible team members earn paid time off.
• Dayforce wallet:
  Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.

Join us today and make a difference in the lives of those in their final stages of life. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives Hospice.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.