Medical Social Worker - Hospice
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Traverse, MI
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Dec 20, 2023
for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview We are looking for a Social Worker (MSW) to join our team. The Social Worker (MSW) is that member of the interdisciplinary team whose primary function is to provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit based on an backssment that identifies the needs, goals, interventions and services indicated accordance with the established plan of care and to utilize professional training and personal
judgment in monitoring the psychosocial backssment process. About You Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE School Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with Understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues face by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to
support Others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of repeated loss We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program Competitive Salaries Mileage Reimbursement Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Legalese This is a safety-sensitive position Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace Location Heartland Hospice Associated topics: bilingual, clinic, family practice, family practice physician, physician md, practice, practitioner, primary care, urgent, urgent care
