LCSW PRN

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a refreshed and energized team at Ambercare Hospice in Espanola, NM. Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. The team is committed to fostering a culture of compassion, trust, flexibility, and support.

Responsibilities

• Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers.
• Affords assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver.
• Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Qualifications

• New Mexico: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• New Mexico: LMSW or LCSW.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: here.