Care Manager MSW - Palliative Care

About the role

The Palliative Care Social Worker (PCSW) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary Palliative Care team, providing skilled psychosocial services to palliative care patients and their families. The role promotes coordination of care, continuity of care, achievement of consistent and/or expected psychosocial outcomes, patient advocacy, and efficient resource management.

The PCSW facilitates coordination and communication between all members of the health care team, the patient, and family in the decision-making process to minimize fragmentation of the health care delivery system. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating advanced care planning discussions
• Intervening in crises and mediating family conflicts
• Researching power of attorney for health care and guardianship
• Addressing Advance Directives
• Assisting with community resources (support groups, personal care homes, LTAC, etc.)
• Assessing complicated family dynamics (financial, cultural, anticipatory grief, complicated grief, etc.)
• Evaluating psychological stressors causing pain

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or related field
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License (upon hire)
• 3 years of social services experience with a health care related organization
• Minimum of 2 years in a multi-disciplinary health care setting
• Specialized training in palliative care and/or hospice (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification (HPCC) upon hire, or eligible to complete certification within 2 years of hire

Benefits

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and time off for health issues
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources

Pay

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $56.84 per hour. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full time, Day shift.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in our promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856. Our award-winning medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. We provide a full spectrum of care, including diagnostics, treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups, clinics, outreach programs, hospice, and home care.