Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)
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Job Location:
Wichita, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)
in Wichita KS
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 MSW for InterimHealthCare youll 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 nations first home care company is looking for Hospice MSWs to join our team. Its 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 Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:
- 1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact the quality of life outcomes
- Flexible assignments autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- PTO Holiday Pay Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits
As a Hospice Medical Social Worker heres a big-picture view of what youll 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 patients plan of care and individual goals
- Monitor a patients 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 patients plan of care and how to help them progress
A few must-haves for Home Health Medical Social Workers:
- Masters degree in Social Work and active MSW license in Kansas.
- CPR certification
- Strong interpersonal skills good communicator empathetic compassionate and resourceful
Why Work for Interim HealthCare
Founded in 1966 Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Medical Social Workers (MSWs). 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.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- Bereavement Counseling
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Home Care
- Medicare
- Social Work
About Company
Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) in Wichita, KS Discover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues. As a Hospi...
