What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW/CSWA) position at Heaven's Angels Services, LLC?
Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW/CSWA) – Contract – Day Shift
Location: Albany, Oregon
Facility: Samaritan Health Services
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, no weekends
Guaranteed Hours: 24 hours per week
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial assessments and social work services to hospice patients and their families.
- Offer emotional support, counseling, and guidance to patients and caregivers.
- Help patients and families navigate end-of-life concerns, care planning, and available community resources.
- Collaborate with nurses, hospice aides, spiritual care providers, volunteers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Support care coordination and help address social, emotional, and practical barriers to care.
- Provide services in patients' homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and adult foster homes as needed.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation using the facility's electronic medical record system, EPIC.
- Participate in required holiday coverage and follow facility policies and care standards.
Required Qualifications
- Active Oregon Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) license at the time of candidate submission.
- Current Healthcare Provider Level BLS certification.
- At least one year of relevant professional experience.
- Valid driver's license and personal automobile.
- Required automobile liability and property damage insurance.
- Reliable personal vehicle maintained in good working condition.
- Ability to travel to patient locations within the assigned service area.
Please note: Candidates without an Oregon LMSW or CSWA license at the time of submission will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous hospice social work experience.
- Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential.
- Social work experience in a hospital, healthcare, or medical setting.
- Experience supporting patients and families with end-of-life care needs.
Schedule and Assignment Details
- 13-week contract assignment.
- Day shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- No regular weekend shifts.
- 24 guaranteed hours per week.
- Holiday coverage required.
- Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile.
- EPIC electronic medical record system.
Pay: $1,280.00 - $1,300.00 per week
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $1,280 - $1,300