What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Northern Home Care?
Medical Social Worker
Harmony Hospice and Community Home Health Care Services are seeking a compassionate and caring Hospice Social Worker to join our team. Our dynamic culture separates us from our competitors. Our Hospice providers ensure proper patient care by educating, guiding, and caring for every patient. We're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those facing end of life care. If you have the necessary skills, experience and required licensure to help us deliver exceptional care, we want to hear from you
The focus service area of this position is Berrien County.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides individual and family counseling, and crisis intervention
Evaluates coping skills in crisis situations
Fosters communication between patient and families
Assists patient and family in acquiring additional community resources, including Medicaid; serves as liaison with social service agencies as necessary
Participates in program and policy development of social work component
Documents patient changes appropriately
Position Requirements:
MSW from an accredited School of Social Work
2 years' experience in a health-related area
LMSW License, valid driver's license and vehicle, CPR certification
Ability to travel within the service area
Job Type: PRN at start
Pay: $35 - $45 / hour
Harmony Hospice and Community Home Health Care Services is a part of a network of health providers, The Home Care Group, which have been providing health care services for nearly 35 years. We pride ourselves on providing the best, out-come based care for our patients. We believe that care begins with our highly skilled staff. Located in Michigan and Indiana, our network offers the security and growth opportunities of a larger corporation without sacrificing the family-owned personal experience that gave us our start nearly 35 years ago.
Harmony Hospice and Community Home Health Care Services provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Pay: $ $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 29 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Our service area is covers Berrien County. Are you able to reliably and regularly travel within our territory?
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Required)
- Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hospice: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LMSW (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Berrien County, MI (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35 - $45