Full Time Hospice Medical Social Worker

Company: Signature Hospice
Location: Eugene
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

Now Hiring!

Full Time Hospice Medical Social Worker - CSWA or LCSW for our Eugene, Oregon office!



Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

2620 River Rd

Eugene, OR 97404



Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday



Overview:

The Hospice Medical Social Worker is responsible for assessing the psychosocial status of patients, families, and/or caregivers related to the patient s terminal illness and environment.



Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Communicate assessment findings to the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary group, ensuring their understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to patients health problems and death and dying issues.

* Carry out social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation of findings.

* Counsel patient, family, and/or caregivers in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties.

* Serve as a liaison between patients and their support group and the community, providing information and referral services as resources to them.

* Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, attend group meetings, and maintain clinical records pertaining to social work.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLSETS

* Master s Degree in Social Work.

* Minimum 1 year experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting.

* Must be a CSWA or LCSW in the state.

* Current CPR Certification.

* Must have a valid driver s license and current automobile insurance.

* Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients of this type.

* Must possess the ability to work independently without supervision.

* Effective problem-solver and use good judgment in difficult situations.

* Must possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com



Or contact Lee Whitlock:
Signature Healthcare At Home - Director of Recruiting
E: LWhitlock@signaturehch.com
P: 971-224-2512
C: 503-329-2802



Signature Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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