Hospice Social Worker

Job Type: Per diem Company: Athena Hospice of Rhode Island We service the entire state of Rhode Island. Up to $45 an hour, depending on license and experience, with weekly pay. Looking for someone to help up to 20 hours a month. As a per diem licensed social worker, you will play a vital role in planning, organizing, and directing all required social services to meet the needs of our residents. Your expertise will ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of each individual are met and maintained on an individual basis. Responsibilities: Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregiversProvide an assessment of the patient's identified residenceCarry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and plans intervention based on evaluation findingsCounsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficultiesEducate the team on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and familyParticipate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetingsAssist the physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues Requirements: Bachelor's in social work or related field requiredState social work license requiredOne (1) year of clinical healthcare and/or hospice experience preferredAn understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying preferredMust be a licensed driver with an insured automobileMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and general public Benefits: Competitive and Weekly PayHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried EmployeesOvertime Pay for Hourly EmployeesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesExclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members: Employer-Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchVacation and Personal TimeHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our agency follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).