Social Worker for Home Health and Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

We are growing again. Are you looking to be part of a compassionate, driven team that makes a positive difference in patients lives? If so, come join our team! Dignity Home Health and Hospice is growing again. We are looking for an experienced Medical Social Worker.

Full time

Experience: 1 to 2 years preferred.

Licenses required : Social Service Worker (SSW)

Location: Utah County

• Requirements: Self-motivated and dependable
• Detail and deadline oriented
• High ethical standards
• Works well with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills

Medical Social Worker Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive counsel aligning to the patient’s and family needs
• Assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations
• Help utilize community resources available for the patient and their family
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
• Assists physician and other team members with understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health
• Help integrate clinical guidelines, protocols and other metrics in development of transition plans that are patient-centered, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of care
• Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor

Job Type : Part-time to full time

Pay : $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification :

• Social Service Worker license (SSW) (Required)

Work Location : Multiple locations

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