Hospice Social Worker-MSW PRN

Requisition # : 3431

Location : Portland, OR 97223

Category : Social Work

Service Line : Hospice

Serenity Hospice was founded over 10 years ago with the goal of providing hospice care to veterans. In fact, in their first year, Serenity only cared for veteran patients.

We quickly grew in size and are serving the Portland, Salem, and Eugene Communities.

We are privileged to provide end-of-life care and are dedicated to doing Whatever It takes, when it matters most. We are a caring organization whose first responsibility is to do the right thing in serving our patients.

We value our team and are committed to a successful future for our staff, focusing on growth, innovation, and continued learning.

We are committed to acting with integrity and having a positive impact on everyone with whom we come in contact.

What We offer :

• Flexible Hours
• Earn up to $43 / hour
• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do :

Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families / caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care.

Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required

• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
• Counsels patient and family / caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient / family needs
• Serves as liaison between patients and families / caregivers and community agencies

Qualifications :

• Social Work DegreeOregon : Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current State Licensure in Social WorkOregon : LMSW or LCSW
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
• Maintains a current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Must be willing to pass background screen and drug test

Text to apply : Text 3431 to 334-518-4376