Hospice Medical Social Worker (56259)
About The Position
Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) in Libertyville and surrounding areas Discover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues. As a MSW for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll visit patients and families in their homes and connect them to the resources, counseling and support they need to rise above their challenges and live their best. Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is looking for MSWs to join our team. It’s an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this! Our Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits: $32 - $39 per hour 1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University As a Medical Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work and active MSW license in Illinois
- Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourceful
Responsibilities
- Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their injury or disease difficult
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goals
- Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs
- Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals
- Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy
- Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress
Benefits
- $32 - $39 per hour
- 1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
