Hospice Medical Social Worker

Hospice Medical Social Workerin Hudson, WI and surrounding areasDiscover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues. As a MSW for Interim HealthCare, you’ll visit patients and families in their homes and connect them to the resources, counseling and support they need to rise above their challenges and live their best.Interim HealthCare, the nation’s first home care company, is looking for MSWs to join our team. It’s an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this!Our Hospice Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:Full-timeMileage Reimbursement1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balanceOnline training, growth and ability to earn CEUsMedical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401kAs a Hospice Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:Provide home-based social services to patients and families dealing with end of lifeWork as part of a hospice team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, and/or Chaplain focused on the patient’s plan of careMonitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needsConduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goalsProvide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacyConsult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progressA few must-haves for a Hospice Social Worker:Master’s degree in social work and active MSW license in WisconsinMinimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcareCPR certificationKnowledge of state and federal home health or hospice regulationsStrong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourcefulWhy Work for Interim HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Social Workers (MSWs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates social workers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of MSWs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the home-based, social services they provide.Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Interim HealthCare