What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem/Part Time Hospice MSW/BSW Social Worker position at AdvisaCare?
AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a per diemcompassionate MSW (Masters of Social Work)or BSW (Bachelors of Social Work) to join our team in the Alma, and Mt Pleasant areas with our Troy location being your Parent Agency. AdvisaCare is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the families we serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life limiting illnesses, then we are a fit for you!
If you feel as called as we do to make a difference in the journey of HOSPICE then we are the family for YOU!
Please send us a resume so we can discuss all the new and exciting opportunities happening at AdvisaCare!
- MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred
- Hospice experience preferred
- Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation
Job Duties:
- Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
- Provides care under the direction of a physician. Participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
- Documents all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record.
- Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
- Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
- Plays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit.
- Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
- Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed.
- Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
- Adheres to all Hospice policies.
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Medical benefits Available
- Ability to earn PTO
- Flexible Scheduling
- Excellent Pay
- Employee Appreciation program
- Rewarding Work Environment
- 24/7 staffing support