Hospice Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) - PRN at Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities

Vinings, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

37.5

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Management, Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Counseling, Community Resource Planning, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Empathy, Compassion

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Hospice Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) Discover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues and approaching their end-of-life journey. As a Hospice LMSW for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll visit patients and families in their homes and help them access the resources, counseling, and support they will need as they strive to achieve the highest possible quality of life during this challenging time. Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is looking for Hospice LMSWs 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 Licensed Master Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits: * $33.50 - $37.50 per hour * 1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact the quality of life outcomes * Flexible PRN assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance * Online training, growth, and ability to earn CEUs As a Hospice Licensed Master Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: * Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with end-of-life issues including care management, pain, symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illnesses, depression, anxiety, poor nutrition, or a lack of resources that make managing their journey difficult * Work as part of a hospice team which will include an RN, LPN, CNA, Spiritual Counselor, Volunteers, Hospice Aides, PT, OT, or SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goals * Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs * Conduct patient assessments, document progress, and ensure patient is moving toward goals * Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention, and advocacy * Consult with family and caregivers on the patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress A few must-haves for Hospice Licensed Master Social Workers: * Master’s degree in Social Work and active LMSW license in Georgia * Previous hospice experience highly preferred * CPR certification * Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations * Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate, and resourceful Why Work for Interim HealthCare? Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Hospice Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs). 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. #IHC

Responsibilities

Provide home-based social services and counseling to patients facing end-of-life issues. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary hospice team to monitor psychosocial conditions and implement individual care plans.