Hospice Social Worker, MSW
Company: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy
Location: Richland
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Our Social Workers also have the opportunity to obtain clinical
supervision hours as an on-the-job benefit through our Director of
Community Care who is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social
Worker. PURPOSETri-Cities Chaplaincy guides our community members
to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of
life. We are the recognized source for expert guidance during a
crisis, at and through life's end, and following a loss.Under the
supervision of the Social Work Supervisor or the Director of
Community Care, the Hospice Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for
the delivery of varied social work services to Hospice patients and
their families in homes, facilities, and at Hospice House. This
position provides initial biopsychosocial evaluations, ongoing
psychosocial support, direct case management services, bereavement
services, and community education, outreach, and referral. The
Hospice Social Worker (MSW) is an integral part of the Hospice
interdisciplinary team. Note regarding the listed pay range:At
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we carefully establish salary ranges for our
positions by taking various factors into account, including
education, certifications, knowledge, skills, experience, and
market conditions. These ranges are tailored to match the diverse
programs and services we offer. Our goal is to ensure fair
compensation for candidates based on these factors while
maintaining internal peer equity.Pay Range:$26.11/hr -
$40.15/hrStarting Pay Range for this Position: $32.56/hr -
$38.15/hr - Mileage Reimbursement: $0.67 per mile, for eligible
positions. - Vacation: Accrual of hours each pay period based on
hours worked. - Wellness Days: After the 90-day introductory
period, eligible employees can convert up to two sick days into
wellness days. - Annual "Yay Day": Full-time employees receive 1
paid day off every January to volunteer in the community. - Sick
Time: Earned on an accrual basis, with a 90-day hold for new hires
(usable after 90 days) - Paid Holidays: Ten recognized holidays
with no waiting period for new hires. - Health Benefits: Opt-in for
Low Deductible Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental starting the
first month following your start date. - Health Benefit Options:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death and
Dismemberment, GlobeLife Voluntary Benefits, and Life Flight. -
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Pet Insurance, Globe Life, and
Life Flight. - Agency-covered benefits: Basic Life Insurance and
Accidental Death and Dismemberment at 1x Annual Salary, Long-Term
Disability, and Short-Term Disability. - 401k: You can start
contributing right away and up to 5% employer matching after 1 year
of employment for eligible employees. - Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF): Full-time employees may be eligible. More
information: [PSLF Link]() - Premium Pay: Bilingual in Spanish:
Verified through ALTA staff testing and Approved Certifications:
Premium pay upon review and approval. - Tuition Assistance: After
1-year of employment, eligible employees can receive up to $5,000
annually in higher education assistance. - Continuing Education
Units: Tri-Cities chaplaincy utilizes Relias Learning and CAPC for
employees to earn continuing education units for their credential
requirements.Certification and Training Opportunities: Employees
can partner with their department director on professional goals
that benefit the agency and themselves for certification and
training opportunities MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education.
- One (1) year of post-education social work experience in a
health care or hospice setting.
- Demonstrated ability in case management, counseling, and group
work.
- Ability to work flexible hours, such as occasional evenings,
weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed for patient care and
operational needs.
- This position is designated as safety-sensitive and will
require pre-employment drug testing, which includes cannabis
testing in WA State.PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Experience in a hospice or healthcare setting.
- Experience in assisting clients and patients navigate benefits
systems such as Department of Veterans Affairs, Medicaid, COPES,
and others.AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrate support and adherence to the agency's Mission,
Vision, and Values.
- Participate in community Education and Outreach to raise
awareness of agency-provided programs including but not limited to
hospice care, advanced care planning, and bereavement.
- Responsible for knowledge and compliance with agency policies,
procedures, and practices.
- Responsible for maintaining and protecting Patient and agency
information in a confidential manner. Practice appropriate HIPAA
confidentiality by accessing patient-related information on a need
to know basis only.
- Reliable personal transportation, current and valid driver's
license, and vehicle insurance are required.
- Satisfaction of state and agency requirements for Tuberculin
screening.
- Hepatitis B immunization series, proof of series, or signed
declination.
- Proof of applicable Vaccination(s) on file or approved
accommodation/declination as appropriate on file.
- Must pass a criminal background screening and pre-employment
drug screening.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (see
attached physical requirements and environmental conditions).
- Complete agency and departmental orientation and training
program(s).
- Complete all continued learning, education, policy reviews, and
required training by their respective deadlines.
- Maintain licensure(s) and certification(s) required for the
position.
- Available to work as assigned/scheduled.
- Perform other duties as assigned.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
- Maintains the standards of Social Work excellence in accordance
with the principles set forth by the Washington State Department of
Health, NASW, NHPCO, and Tri-Cities Chaplaincy policies and
procedures.
- Presents the Hospice Philosophy to prospective Hospice patients
and their families (informational).
- Coordinates patient intake and assessments with patients,
family members, and the interdisciplinary team in patient homes, in
facilities, and at Hospice House.
- Performs comprehensive initial biopsychosocial and bereavement
evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of
goal-directed patient care plans.
- Assesses a patient's financial status, as requested by the
family, to determine eligibility for services such as Medicaid,
COPES, respite care, etc.
- Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and
counseling as needed or requested.
- Helps the patient and their family to maintain control and
autonomy by empowering them to make their own decisions.
- Works from a Systems Theory perspective which includes an
understanding of the relationship between the patient, their
family, groups, organizations, communities, and other dynamics
affecting their environment.
- Facilitates family meetings to assist with caregiving needs,
family communication issues, and relationship issues.
- Assesses factors that may complicate caregiving, such as drug
and/or alcohol use or violence in the home.
- Provides short-term crisis intervention and individual or
family counseling when indicated.
- Assists with anticipatory grief issues, providing oral and
written resources for family members of all ages and developmental
stages.
- Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as
assigned.
- Observe, evaluate, and bring to team conferences information
regarding psychosocial, spiritual, physical, and financial
conditions affecting the patient and family.
- Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family
unit.
- Documents comprehensive biopsychosocial information clearly and
concisely in a timely manner.
- Records all initial contact information within 24 hours.
- Records all patient/family visits, telephone contacts, and
referral actions in the patient's Clinical Record within a period
of 24 hours.
- Ensures ongoing sharing of patient and family information
between all team disciplines and supervisors.
- Attends staff meetings, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, social
services meetings, and other meetings as assigned and
appropriate.
- Exhibits Hospice Philosophy in all job-related roles.
- All Tri-Cities Chaplaincy employees will follow the minimum
standard regarding PHI when accessing patient information on a
need-to-know basis only. All employees will practice appropriate
safeguards when accessing this information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSPlease contact human resources at
hr@chaplaincyhealthcare.org for questions regarding the physical
and environmental conditions.PI6ccb7211f537-31181-34267745
Keywords: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, Pasco , Hospice Social Worker, MSW, Healthcare , Richland, Washington
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