What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company?
Harrison's Hope Hospice is seeking a Social Worker.
Looking for meaningful work with supportive leadership and great benefits? At Harrison's Hope Hospice, we help families through their toughest moments - and we support our nurses every step of the way. We prioritize connection over quotas, to build trust and truly focus on care.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm
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 You’ll 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 patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s 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:
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Social Work Degree
- Idaho: Master’s degree
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Current State Licensure in Social Work
- Idaho: LSW, LMSW, or LCSW
- Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
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