Hospice Social Worker-MSW

Job Description

Queen City Hospice is proud to be Ohio-made. Every decision we make about hospice care is made with patients and families in mind. Our team is rooted in the communities we serve and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care for our fellow Southern Ohio residents.

We believe that the best definition of care is determined by the wishes and needs of patients and their families. We are committed to supporting our patients to remain wherever they call home throughout their entire journey. To accomplish this, we strive to support not only our patients but the team that serves them. Our team carries low patient caseloads and are never on call. We provide a positive work experience for our employees by empowering our staff and giving them rewarding careers with manageable workloads, support, and flexibility. Come join the fastest-growing hospice care in the Midwest.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p

What We offer:

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month

401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

Generous time off accruals

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

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 Degree

Idaho: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.

Illinois: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.

New Mexico: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.

Ohio: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.

The bachelor’s degree can be in Psychology, sociology, or other field related to Social Work.

Oregon: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.

Pennsylvania: Master's Degree in Social Work required.

Tennessee: Master's Degree in Social Work required.

Texas: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.

Virginia: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.

Current State Licensure in Social Work

Idaho: LSW, LMSW, or LCSW

Illinois: LSW or LCSW

New Mexico: LMSW or LCSW

Ohio: LSW, LISW, or LPSW-S

Oregon: LMSW or LCSW

Pennsylvania: LSW or LCSW, perferred

Tennessee: LMSW, LCSW or or LAPSW can practice under the supervision of an LCSW

Texas: LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW

Virginia: Licensed not required.

Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Full-time