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