Empyrean Hospice hires Social Workers to implement medical social work services for individuals and the patient/family/caregiver receiving our hospice care.

Salary or hourly rate listed is the base for this role; increase commensurate with experience.

Position Overview – Social Worker:

• Represent Empyrean Hospice with the utmost professionalism and compassion

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group

• Conduct social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings

• Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care as part of the interdisciplinary group and assist the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness

• Assess for, and educate interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family

• Counsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary

• Educate patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives

• Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs and community agencies

• Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities

• Maintain clinical records on all patients

• Ensure standards of ethical business and clinical practice are prioritized

Who is Empyrean Hospice?

With Empyrean Hospice, we are family. We are committed to caring for people at end of life with the same level of dedication and compassion we would choose for our own loved ones. Our core values are the foundation for our dedication to integrity and clinical excellence.

Empyrean is a national company with community heart. We provide resources and leadership to support our care teams across the country so they can focus on the quality-of-life care and clinical excellence for the patients and families we serve. Our culture fosters a focus on our care delivery with work-life balance and support for our team members through manageable caseloads and professional growth supported by a team of expert leaders.

Empyrean offers ongoing professional education opportunities, manageable caseloads, and a benefits package for eligible employees.

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits include paid time off (PTO), dental, health, life, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and professional development assistance

• Mileage reimbursement plan

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Position Qualifications

• Professionalism, compassion, empathy, and a desire to help others

• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision, yet also as member of a complete interdisciplinary care team

• A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3)

OR

A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

• Minimum of one year experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying

• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy

• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss

• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication, and organization skills

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

• Must possess a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Empyrean Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Candidates for employment with Empyrean understand that Empyrean expressly does not want employees to use, and employee’s responsibilities and duties with Empyrean will not require or involve, any trade secrets or other confidential information secrets that employee may have obtained from former employers or any other third party. Further, Empyrean expects and facilitates disclosure of, and compliance with, any obligations with any prior employers or other third parties that may legally apply to an employee.