Hospice Social Worker for Durango and Cortez Area

The Hospice 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.

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

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

· Experience in a home health care or hospice 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.

Pay: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in home health and/or hospice?
• Do you have experience using HomeCare HomeBase (Point Care) for documentation?
• Are you comfortable seeing patients in Durango?
• Are you comfortable seeing patients in Cortez?
• Are you comfortable working Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm?
• Are you looking to work full-time, part-time or per diem?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Durango, CO (Required)

Work Location: On the road