Social Worker MSW , Hospice

About the Role

Find your passion and purpose as a full-time Social Worker / MSW in hospice care. Join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and provides the trust and tools to do your best work. Be part of a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care and shaping the future of aging in place.

Pay

$50,200.00 - $80,300.00 (offer based on years of experience)

Schedule

Full Time

Responsibilities

• Assist the core members of the pre-hospice/hospice team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient's health to establish a plan of care that fosters personal worth, spiritual well-being, and dignity.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and in the development and review of the plan of care for all patients.
• Assess the social, spiritual, and emotional needs/factors to estimate the patient's and involved caregiver's capacity and potential to cope with daily living problems and the terminal diagnosis and illness.
• Prepare the patient to cope with changes and educate the chosen family to support the patient, including education on advance directives/advanced care planning.
• Utilize all available resources, such as chosen family, hospice, and community agencies, to assist the patient and chosen family in living better within the limitations of the illness.
• Support the bereavement program.
• Provide discharge planning related to change of level-of-care or community placement/location-of-care.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or related field.
• Valid license/registration or permit to practice in the state(s) of agency operation if required.
• Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance specialty preferred.
• At least one (1) year of professional social work experience (post-graduate) in a healthcare setting required; 2+ years preferred (unless otherwise dictated by the state).
• Experience or education in grief counseling preferred.
• Discharge planning experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm (a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app).
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.