Full-Time Medical Social Worker/LCSW-Hospice

Company: Signature Healthcare at Home
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 18, 2020

Job Description:

Now Hiring!Full time Licensed Clinical Hospice Social Worker for our Salem, Oregon Home Health and Hospice office! Location:Signature Healthcare at Home1220 20th Street SE, Suite 125Salem, OR 97302 Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM The Hospice Medical Social Worker is responsible for assessing the psychosocial status of patients,families, and/or caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

• Communicate assessment findings to the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary group, ensuring their understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to patients' health problems and death and dying issues.
• Carry out social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation of findings.
• Counsel patient, family, and/or caregivers in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and their support group and the community, providing information and referral services as resources to them.
• Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, attend group meetings, and maintain clinical records pertaining to social work.
  • Master's Degree in Social Work.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
  • Must be a LCSW or CSWA in the State.
  • Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients of this type.
  • Must possess the ability to work independently without supervision.
  • Effective problem-solver and use good judgment in difficult situations.
  • Must possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com Or contact Lee Whitlock:Signature Healthcare At Home - Director of RecruitingE: LWhitlock@signaturehch.comP: 971-224-2512C: 503-329-2802

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