Job Description

The Social Worker is responsible for performing a comprehensive assessment that includes a psychosocial assessment to evaluate the patient/caregiver’s emotional, social, financial and environmental resources and identify appropriate interventions and goals for the patient’s plan of care. The social worker works closely with the patient/caregiver’s and other team members to assist the patient in identifying and utilizing appropriate community services. The social worker will act as a liaison between the family, staff, community institutions and agencies to meet the needs of the patients. The social worker coordinates the bereavement program for Hospice and provides grief and loss support to Hospice patients and their caregivers.

Qualifications

What is required...

• Completion of an accredited Social Work program with a Master’s degree
• 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with home health and Medicare experience;
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card (maintenance required);
• Valid Washington State Driver's License;
• Reliable transportation & valid automobile insurance.

What is preferred...

• Current license from Washington State Department of Health as a licensed advanced social worker, licensed independent social worker or licensed social work associate
• Certified in Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work

Additional Information

Wage: Wage range is dependent on licensure as follows:
(MSW) Wage range currently starts at $30.89/hour and goes up to $46.82/hour.
(LICSW) Wage range currently starts at $33.89/hour and goes up to $51.36/hour.
Actual wage will be based on years' of applicable experience.

FTE: Per Diem

Benefits: This position is not benefits eligible