Hospice Social Worker/LMSW Ancora Health Services Meridian, ID Job Details Full-time $58,240 - $64,480 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Master of Social Work LSW Social Work License Hospice experience LMSW Hospice care Driver's License Social Work Full Job Description Ancora Health Services is looking to grow the team! We are looking for a licensed social worker to support patients and families primarily in the Meridian office service area our agency grows. Previous hospice experience preferred, but not required. Hospice social workers provide care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to assess for initial support needs of hospice patients and families with adjustment to living with a terminal diagnosis, grief and bereavement support, psychoeducation related to end-of-life care, advanced care planning, and referrals to community services to support care and comfort of patients and families.
Schedule :
Full-time Work Location:
Meridian office serving patients in multiple counties
Job Duties:
- Complete bio-psycho-social assessment for new patients
- Develop care plan centered on patient and family needs identified in assessment
- Establish visit schedule as indicated by patients and needs
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary group to review care plans in accordance with CMS rules
- Conduct initial bereavement assessment to assess for identified bereaved
- Provide education on advance directives
- Assist in crisis management as needed with the IDG and patients
- Educate on housing or facility placement options and refer to community partners as needed
- Provide psychoeducation related to grief, loss, and end-of-life care
- Manage bereavement caseload
- Facilitate caregiver & grief support groups
- Provide supportive counseling related to grief and loss, psychoeducation for healthy coping, and bereavement
- Provide appropriate referrals to community resources
- Complete Military History Checklist to ensure veteran-centric care with assessment of needs
- Assist with other office or care-related tasks as assigned
- Complete documentation in accordance with agency protocol
- Adhere to state and local law, federal regulations, professional licensure regulations, and policy of Ancora Health Services
- Adhere to CDC guidelines and CMS regulations
Qualifications:
Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work preferred, or Bachelors Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school of social work, under appropriate supervision within the agency
- Hospice experience preferred
License:
Must maintain current licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LSW) based on state-specific rules
- Must maintain current driver's license and auto insurance as specified by employer
- Willing to obtain Oregon license to assist in team coverage within 60 days of hire
Benefits:
We invest in you: $640/month paid toward employee and dependent health insurance premiums Additional insurances: Ancora pays $36.00 Dental Ancora pays $10.00 Vision PTO 401k plus matching Mileage reimbursement
Schedule:
8-hour shifts Monday to
Friday Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$58,240.00 - $64,480.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Hospice:
1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Do you have a valid Idaho social work license? (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Meridian, ID 83642 (Required)
Work Location:
In person