What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Medical Social Worker - Part Time or PRN position at Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice?
Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice is under new ownership and energized leadership.
Imagine being part of a team that values your time, your family, your well-being and your incredible skills. At Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, we’re all about balancing compassion and professionalism in a place where you can thrive.
We are looking for Licensed Social Worker to work Part Time, 15 to 20 hours a week.
The Social Worker will be responsible for but is not limited to:
- Assesses emotional factors related to terminal illness.
- Assesses environmental resources and obstacles to maintain safety
- Provides emotional support, short-term crisis intervention and individual and/or family counseling when indicated
- Maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote inter-agency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals
- Evaluates patient/family response to psycho-social interventions
- Assesses special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, space, role of family members and special traditions
- Performs comprehensive initial psycho-social assessments to determine the patient/family psycho-social status, potential for risk of suicide and/or abuse or neglect
Qualifications
Education:
Master's Degree in Social Work
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Social Work experience, Hospice preferred
- Must have a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certificate in Kansas
- Understanding of hospice philosophy related to families in crisis and end of life issues
- Ability to multitask & prioritize work load
- Must be willing to travel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $65,380 - $84,574