What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Favorite Healthcare Staffing?
A home hospice facility in Brookings, OR is currently seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker, Full time to join their team! Check out the details below:
Title: Medical Social Worker
Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire
Specialty: Home Health / Hospice
Location: Brookings, OR
Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
Pay: $32-43/hr, plus full benefits
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Medical Social Worker duties to include but not limited to:
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial services and supportive counseling for hospice and home health patients, families, and caregivers
- Provide explanation of hospice philosophy of care; coverage and services, and payer source benefits, either as a pre-hospice referral or at the time of admission
- Provide supportive counseling to patient, family, and/or caregivers regarding the psychological aspects of illness, palliative, and end-of-life care, as well as issues identified by the patient as important/relevant
- Serves as liaison between patients, families, caregivers and community agencies to advocate for and maximize resources for the patient
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work
- License by the state to use the title of a social worker. (LMSW, LCSW, CSWA, ACSW)
- Current Driver's License
- A minimum of one year of experience in Social Work in a health care setting. Home care, hospice, or palliative care experience preferred
APPLY TODAY with an updated resume to be immediately considered!
Salary : $32 - $43