A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
A home hospice facility in Brookings, OR is currently seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker , Full time to join their team!
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Title:
Medical Social Worker Job Type:
Permanent /
Direct Hire Specialty:
Home Health /
Hospice Location:
Brookings, OR Schedule:
Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
Pay:
$32-43/hr, plus full benefits
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Medical Social Worker duties to include but not limited to: Provide comprehensive psychosocial services and supportive counseling for hospice and home health patients, families, and caregivers Provide explanation of hospice philosophy of care; coverage and services, and payer source benefits, either as a pre-hospice referral or at the time of admission Provide supportive counseling to patient, family, and/or caregivers regarding the psychological aspects of illness, palliative, and end-of-life care, as well as issues identified by the patient as important/relevant Serves as liaison between patients, families, caregivers and community agencies to advocate for and maximize resources for the patient
REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work License by the state to use the title of a social worker. (LMSW, LCSW, CSWA, ACSW) Current Driver's License A minimum of one year of experience in Social Work in a health care setting. Home care, hospice, or palliative care experience preferred
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