Hospice Social Worker

Interim HealthCare
Zanesville, OH, United States

Healthcare
Full-time
Hospice Social Worker
palliative care
patient counseling

Our job summary

The Hospice Social Worker provides direct counseling and support to hospice patients and their families, facilitating access to community resources and aiding in healthcare navigation. The role requires a Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree and a license to practice in the relevant state, with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred. Emphasis is placed on compassionate patient-centered care, flexible scheduling, and work/life balance within a healthcare support organization.

Description

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.

This position will cover our Zanesville, OH region

What we offer our Hospice Medical Social Workers:

Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives
Truly flexible scheduling - a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT)
Daily Pay option available
No Overtime Required
One-on-One patient care

Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you will:

Provide direct patient counseling services; support crisis interventions as needed
Assist patients and family in community resource planning and access
Help the patient and family navigate their ongoing healthcare journey

To qualify as a Hospice Medical Social Worker with us, you will need:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) or comparable undergraduate degree required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred
Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state associated with this position required; Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) preferred
One (1) year of experience practicing as a Licensed Social Worker in a hospice/palliative care or similar setting
Reliable transportation to/from care sites/ or work locations

At Interim HealthCare Hospice & Palliative Care, we know that being our best is non-negotiable - that's why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual's mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life's work.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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