Medical Social Worker, Hospice, Full time
About the role
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Medical Social Worker, MSW, for a full-time hospice position in Norwich, Vermont. The office serves clients in Windsor, Orange, VT and Grafton NH counties, with travel from St. Johnsbury to Norwich or Norwich to Ludlow, VT.
Responsibilities
- Making home visits to clients in designated territories.
- Aiding the team in understanding social and emotional factors related to clients' health issues.
- Conducting clinical social evaluations and planning interventions based on findings.
- Identifying and referring clients and families to appropriate community resources.
- Advocating for clients and families to navigate the healthcare system.
- Developing and maintaining contracts with public and private agencies.
- Educating patients and family members about community resources.
- Accurately documenting observations, interventions, and evaluations using a touchpad tablet.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master's in Social Work with at least 2 years of community-based experience.
- Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective computer skills, especially with electronic medical records (EMR).
Benefits
Benefits may include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay, direct deposit, one-on-one training, recognition programs, referral bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for career advancement. BAYADA also offers PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocols, daily pre-screenings, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Pay
Base Pay, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation: $36-$43 per hour.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible and includes travel to various client locations within the designated territories.