Medical Social Worker - Hospice

Medical Social Worker - Hospice Scottsdale, AZ Job Details Contract | Per diem $30 - $75 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Master's degree in social work Collaborate with healthcare professionals Terminal illness counseling Hospice experience Social work Palliative and hospice care teams Mid-level Master's degree Driver's License Driving Task prioritization End-of-life care Care plan development Organizational skills Patient interaction Social Work 1 year Communication skills Full Job Description We have a unique opportunity in our Hospice as a Per Diem Medical Social Worker. We are looking for individuals who are interested in providing compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. The hospice Medical Social Worker's primary responsibility is assessing the ongoing psychosocial status of the patient/family as it relates to the terminal illness and providing intervention to achieve the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) plan of care goals in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, as well as Care Plus Hospice Care policies and procedures and applicable law and regulation.

Job Requirements:

Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensed to practice as a Social Worker in the state of Arizona. License is active and in good standing. Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care. Hospice experience preferred. Able to provide proof of a valid driver's license, if applicable. Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment includes driving own vehicle. Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Able to work as a member of an Interdisciplinary Group. Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees, patients and family/caregivers. Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks. Able to effectively deal with multiple changes. Meets applicable federal and state health requirements to provide patient care, as appropriate. Meets the requirements of federal and state criminal and abuse background checks where applicable.

Pay:

$30.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Experience:

working hospice patients: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Scottsdale, AZ 85258