What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker- MSW position at Day City Hospice?
At Day City Hospice, were proudly Ohio-madeand deeply committed to the communities we serve. Every decision we make centers on what matters most: delivering compassionate, personalized care that honors the wishes of our patients and their families.
We believe exceptional care starts with an exceptional team. Thats why weve built a supportive environment designed to help you thriveoffering manageable caseloads, no on-call responsibilities, and the flexibility you need to provide meaningful, patient-centered care.
If youre looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact while maintaining work-life balance, wed love to meet you.
What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
What Youll Do:
- 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 patients plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patients 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. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
- Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
- Provides 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:
- Social Work Degree
- Idaho: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
- Illinois: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
- New Mexico: Masters Degree in Social Work required.
- Ohio: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
- The bachelors degree can be in Psychology, sociology, or other field related to Social Work.
- Oregon: Masters Degree in Social Work required.
- Pennsylvania: Bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work; Masters degree preferred.
- Bachelors degree must be supervised by a full-time MSW and have at least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Tennessee: Master's Degree in Social Work required.
- Texas: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
- Virginia: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
- Current State Licensure in Social Work
- Idaho: LSW, LMSW, or LCSW
- Illinois: LSW or LCSW
- New Mexico: LMSW or LCSW
- Ohio: LSW, LISW, or LPSW-S
- Oregon: Licensed not required.
- Pennsylvania: LSW or LCSW, preferred
- Tennessee: LMSW, LCSW or or LAPSW can practice under the supervision of an LCSW
- Texas: LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW
- Virginia: Licensed not required.
- Minimum of one years experience in health care or hospice setting
- Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required