Luminos Hospice MSW or BSW - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here.

Culture:

Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support.

Our EPIC Values:

• Empowerment: We celebrate autonomy and trust in your expertise.
• Positivity: Have an attitude of gratitude.
• Integrity: Always do the right thing.
• Community: We live here, we work here and we love here.

Job Title: Hospice MSW

Job Schedule: Part-Time

Job Summary:

The Medical Social Worker will provide psychosocial assessments and counseling services to hospice patients and their families under the direction of the attending physician. This role involves collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T) to coordinate care and ensure that patients receive holistic, compassionate support tailored to their needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate the emotional, social, and environmental factors impacting the patient and family.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families coping with end-of-life issues.
• Collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to provide holistic care. Participating in team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Assist families in understanding and managing grief and loss.
• Help families access community resources and services.
• Maintain documentation of social work services in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.

Education:

Social Work (BSW or MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;

or Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;

or Baccalaureate degree in psychology or sociology and is supervised by a MSW;

and has 1 (one) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting;

or Baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Licensure:

Licensed as required by the state where practicing.

Current driver's license.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in palliative care or hospice preferred.

Skills:

Working knowledge of community resources.

Good interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates ability to work with computers.

Transportation:

Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.