Medical Social Services Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work for Us:
Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the region’s largest, longest-standing provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. We serve Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties with a dedicated team of more than 200 employees and 200 volunteers, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000‑square‑mile region. Our Hospice House in Bend is a specialty inpatient, acute care hospice facility—an oasis of comfort and peace for patients and their families. At PIC, we prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration. We foster a culture grounded in kindness, respect, learning, and inclusion. We also deeply value the well-being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families.

Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt. 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Work outside of these hours may be required.
Location: Working all throughout Central Oregon in patients' homes and facilities.
Pay: $34.00-51.00 per hour, based on experience.
Benefits: 

• We offer two medical, dental, and vision plans. Insurance starts on the 1st of the month following the hire date. 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO). 
• $25,000 life insurance policy. 
• Short‑ and long‑term disability. 
• 403(b) retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Voluntary benefits: LegalShield, Aflac &  MASA Medical Transport Solutions. 

Summary/Objective:
The Medical Social Services Provider provides comprehensive counseling and related support services to assist in meeting the identified psychosocial needs of patients and families enrolled in hospice, home health, palliative care and other Partners In Care programs/services. This role ensures that patients and families receive palliative care that meets the standards of Partners In Care’s mission statement, policies, and procedures. The Social Worker offers psychosocial and emotional support and engages in interdisciplinary collaboration in both community-based and facility settings.

Essential Functions: 

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for home health, hospice and palliative care patients/families.
• Develop goals and interventions for the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on assessment findings.
• Provide professional Social Work services, including ongoing assessments, counseling, emotional support, home care planning, education, resource identification, advocacy, and referrals.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team and other departments to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services.
• Work with Bereavement services to complete risk assessments and provide follow-up support.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies/resources and promote education and support activities.
• Perform initial and ongoing holistic assessments, utilizing therapeutic techniques to support decision-making.
• Facilitate care coordination and make appropriate referrals.
• Participate in IDT meetings and advance care planning, including end-of-life conversations.
• Educate patients and families on health literacy, cognitive abilities, and medical care challenges.
• Engage the community in education about palliative care services.
• Support patients and families with anticipatory grief and bereavement counseling.
• Set measurable goals to help patients achieve their desired quality of life.
• Travel/driving required by personal vehicle throughout Central Oregon.

Work Environment: 

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 
• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 
• Handles emergency or crisis situations. 
• OSHA exposure category 1: Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues. 
• Required Personal Protective Equipment as conditions warrant: Gloves, gown, mask, mask with shield, goggles, shoe covers, bouffant cap. 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 
Master’s degree in one of the following: 

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited Council on Social Work Education program.
  • Masters degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or a marital and family therapy program fully accredited by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
  • Masters degree as a mental health counselor from a program approved by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or a counseling program approved by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
  • Doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) or a program accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS)
• Be licensed as one of the following: 
• LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker 
• LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• CSWA – Clinical Social Work Associate (under LCSW supervision)
• LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
• Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) – Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• If you hold one of the above degrees and are not licensed but eligible for licensing, you are eligible to apply. 
• 1-3 years of experience in end-of-life care in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Specialized certification in palliative care preferred.
• Ability to pass background, drug, and TB tests.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Current automobile insurance, valid Oregon driver’s license, and reliable transportation for fieldwork.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, hospice Medicare benefits, HIPAA privacy rules, and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.