Social Worker (MSW)
Company: Hospice of the West
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Hospice of the West is GROWING! We are hiring a per diem
Compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide hospice social
services in and around the West Valley Area! If you are looking for
a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is
the position for you!Our Medical Social Workers (MSW) are
responsible for the delivery of various social work services to
hospice patients and their families. Our Medical Social Workers
(MSW) provide social service counseling and guidance to facilitate
the maximum functioning and coping capacity to each patient and
caregiver/family member. Hospice of the West is a premier provider
of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care
through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are
growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us
in our journey.We offer excellent compensation and an industry
leading benefits package that includes:Health, Dental, & Vision
InsuranceCompany matching 401(k)GENEROUS time-off package (20 days
PTO & 9 Holidays)Tuition Reimbursement & Certification
AssistanceWellness & Discount ProgramsCell Phone, Mileage, & Gym
Membership Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and
families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and
environment and communicates findings to the RN Case Manager and
other members of staff including the interdisciplinary group.
Assess the relationship of the patient's medical and nursing
requirements to the patient's home situation, financial resources,
and availability of community resources, to include funeral
arrangements if needed.Supervises the implementation of an
individualized social work plan of care and notified Bereavement
Coordinator of bereavement assessment needs.Participates in the
development of the individualized plan of care, involving the
patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled
interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing
the effects of the psychosocial stresses and symptoms of the
terminal illness.Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed
regarding to stress and other identified coping difficulties.
Qualifications:
Masters of Social Work from an accredited school of social
workMinimum one (1) year experience as a social worked in long term
care or medical surgical/acute care setting. One (1) year of
hospice experience preferred but not required.Must be able to work
flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.Must be
computer proficient in typing and various programs, including
background in EMR.Must have ability to handle stress associated
with ministering to patients/residents and their loved ones who
experience pain, suffering, death and grief.Possess and maintains
current CPR certification.CMS requires that all patient-facing
staff, as well as those that are in contact with patient-facing
staff, be fully vaccinated, or have a documented religious or
medical exemption. This important rule is required for all
healthcare organizations that receive federal funds through
Medicare or Medicaid.
Keywords: Hospice of the West, Phoenix , Social Worker (MSW), Healthcare , Phoenix, Arizona
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