Hospice Social Worker

Location:Brookings, SDWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Position HighlightsConsider joining an Award Winning Health Care System - Brookings Health System is a nationally awarded rural community health system, recognized for delivering high-quality care and personalized service.Brookings Health System is seeking a Social Worker to join our team!Compensation range for this position is $22.93 to 33.95 for BSW, depending on experience or $28.01 to $41.47 for MSW, depending on experience.This position will work approximately 20 hours per week and is benefit eligible.This position will have full benefits that include, but is not limited to, South Dakota Retirement, Employee discounts on services, gym membership reimbursement (and on-site fitness center), eligible for public service loan forgiveness, cafeteria discounts, life insurance and so much more. We also have comprehensive medical benefits, dental and vision insurance, flexible reimbursement plans and more!This part time Social Worker position is responsible for psycho-social assessment and plan of care, psycho-social interventions and is a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team. Will also maintain open communication and provide consultation among families, patients, tenants, social services designee, hospital discharge planner, and nursing staff. Responsible for performing assessments that pertain to suicidal ideation, abuse and neglect, safety, ability to live independently, and mental health. In addition, this position includes coordinating the hospice bereavement program, as well as serving as hospice volunteer coordinator.REQUIREMENTS:Holds a bachelor (or related field) or master's degree, at a minimum, in social work;Supportive of the Hospice concept and demonstrates understanding of the needs of the terminally ill person, family and significant othersHospice experience preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Brookings-Health-System