Hospice Social Worker

Social Worker / Hospice Social Worker for the Tucson Area

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Responsibilities

· Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.

· Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

· Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

· Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

· Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

· Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

· Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.

· Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.

· Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.

· Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

· Participates in discharge planning.

· Other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing /Supervisor.

Requirements

· Graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

· Minimum of one year's experience in health care.

· Experience in a home health care preferred.

· Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

· Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in hospice?
• Do you have experience using HomeCare HomeBase (Point Care) for documentation?
• Are you comfortable seeing patients in Central Tucson?
• Are you comfortable seeing patients in Northwest Tucson?
• Are you comfortable seeing patients in East Tucson?
• Are you comfortable seeing patients in South Tucson?
• Are you available to work Monday to Friday 8am-5pm?
• Are you looking for full-time, part-time or per diem?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ (Required)

Work Location: On the road