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Hospice Social Worker

Inspire Hospice

Hospice Social Worker

Duluth, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Inspire Hospice is looking for a Full Time Social Worker for outpatient hospice services providing support in patient's homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.  

    The ideal candidate would live in the Gwinnett or Fulton county areas and is willing to travel a large area (roughly 1 hour radius, travel is paid as is mileage) during daytime hours. We would also love to have someone who is comfortable in group settings and great at providing customer service in a variety of settings, willing to engage in the community. Candidate must be comfortable in all types of home environments.

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH INSPIRE

    Inspire Hospice and Palliative Care is a team of passionate hospice professionals committed to providing high-quality, compassionate hospice and palliative care. Inspire Hospice was founded in Atlanta, GA by a seasoned team of hospice leaders who are dedicated to patients and above-and-beyond care.

    Take the next step in your career and join our award-winning team of experienced nurses, social workers, CNA's, chaplains and hospice professionals! We have a culture where everyone is motivated and incentivized to do their best. We're exceeding expectations of our patients, families, and community healthcare partners, and we have fun doing it!

    At Inspire, we only hire TOP TALENT that is passionate, knowledgeable and committed to their patients, coworkers and team.

    KEY BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:

    • INDUSTRY-LEADING PTO PACKAGE. We support a work-life balance!
    • 7 PAID HOLIDAYS annually. 
    • $75 PER MONTH SELF-CARE BENEFIT covers housekeeping, car cleaning, gym membership, massage, or manicure! We believe in taking care of our team!
    • $60 PER MONTH CELL PHONE reimbursement.
    • MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT and paid travel time.
    • Competitively priced HEALTH PLAN, VISION AND DENTAL, partially employer-paid.
    • 401K with employer match for qualifying employees.
    • Working with an AMAZING TEAM!

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Social Work degree (MSW) AND LICENSURE (LMSW, LCSW) REQUIRED.
    • Must possess a valid state driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and have dependable transportation
    • Minimum of one (1) year social work experience in health care setting, preferably hospice.
    • Must be capable of compassionate communication with patients and families.
    • Understanding and acceptance of hospice principles and philosophy of care. 
    • Have excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving and decision making abilities
    • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining rapport with patients and families, and the ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Knowledgeable regarding psychosocial and emotional factors which impact multiple health issues; understanding of medical regimens, psychiatric diagnoses, social work treatment interventions, and Community health/welfare resources.
    • Understanding and acceptance of hospice principles and philosophy of care. Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationship with patients, families and colleagues. Ability to function as participating member of interdisciplinary group. Knowledge of the impact of terminal diagnosis and anticipatory grief on psychosocial functioning, family dynamics, and Community relations, and of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
    • Ability to effectively provide individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and Community referrals. Provides counseling services to the patient, family, and significant others in accordance with physicians orders.
    • Assesses patient/family psychosocial response to terminal illness. Evaluates coping skills in crisis situations. Assists patient, family, and staff in utilizing Community resources. Explores and evaluates patient/family financial situation and offers appropriate resources as indicated. Assists in transfer or discharge planning from services when required. Assists in providing individual and/or group bereavement counseling for all hospice families and, when appropriate, to the general Community. Assists team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to care of terminally ill patients and their families.
    • Works with team members to create and implement plan of care. Participates as requested in the orientation, training, and coordinating of volunteers. Provides workshops and presentations on topics related to grief, loss, and bereavement for professional groups as appropriate. Increases public awareness of hospice services through presentations to community groups as appropriate. 
    • Writes timely clinical records on all patients including initial psychosocial assessments, progress notes, and care plans.
    • Adheres to Inspire Hospice policies and procedures.