Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a Full time compassionate MSW (Masters of Social Work to join our team. AdvisaCare is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the families we serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life limiting illnesses, then we are a fit for you! If you feel as called as we do to make a difference in the journey of HOSPICE then we are the family for YOU! Please send us a resume so we can discuss all the new and exciting opportunities happening at AdvisaCare! Requirements MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)One year of experience in Home Health Care preferredHospice experience preferredValid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation Job Duties: Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plansProvides care under the direction of a physician. Participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and familyDocuments all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient recordConducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as requiredProvides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicatedPlays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unitDevelops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referralsProvides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as neededParticipates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assignedAdheres to all Hospice policies Benefits 401K Retirement PlanMedical benefits AvailableAbility to earn PTOFlexible SchedulingExcellent PayEmployee Appreciation programRewarding Work Environment24/7 staffing support