Hospice Social Worker Per Diem

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role :

The Social Worker (SW) provides and coordinates a wide range of social services including psychosocial support to patients and their families.

Qualifications :

• Master's degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited); SWs hired before 2009 who have degrees in other fields are grandfathered in; SWs hired before 4 / 21 / 2019 who have BSWs are grandfathered in; Bachelor's degree may be considered depending on geographic area (Note : Home Health requires MSW)
• Employees working in Georgia require current Georgia LCSW
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience including social work / counseling internship in health care or hospital setting
• Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of both adult and pediatric patients : Hospice : death and dying Palliative : serious illness
• Previous experience working with an EMR / EHR (Electronic Medical / Health Record) system
• Experience in children, family, and group modalities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
• Able to remain calm, professional, trouble shoot and intervene with patient / family crisis situations.
• Able to demonstrate high ethical standards in areas of Hospice mission, confidentiality, sensitivity, and flexibility
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Ability to travel to off-site locations
• Ability to physically access any home, hospital, clinic, nursing home, and assisted living facility (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.)

Competencies :

Responsibilities of all employees :

Job Responsibilities :

Home Health Specific :

Hospice Specific :

Palliative Care Specific :

Job Description Addendum for Social Worker in the Florida Keys & North Florida (3A) :

Duties may also include performance in bereavement counseling and volunteer coordination.

Compensation Pay Rate :

$58,986.25

This position requires consent to drug and / or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.