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Transitions Hospice Care provides end-of-life care for patients in both Georgia and South Carolina. Join us and become part of a team of professionals who provide dignified care to patients and families experiencing a life-limiting illness. As a privileged member of the Transitions Hospice Care team you will help make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Job Description

Our team needs a Master Social Worker (MSW) for our Rome area office.

This is a Part-time position with the potential to grow to full-time

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Job Duties

· Provides counseling service 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.

· Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.

· Assist patient, family, and Transitions Hospice 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 Transitions Hospice when required.

· Assists in providing individual and/or group bereavement counseling for all hospice families and, when appropriate, to the general community.

· Assist Transitions Hospice team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the care of terminally ill patients and their families.

· Works with Transitions Hospice team members to create and implement plan of care.

· Participates as requested in the orientation, training, and coordinating of Transitions Hospice 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

Job Requirements

· Master of Social Work Degree (MSW).

· Currently licensed by Georgia to practice social work (LMSW/LCSW)

· Minimum of one (1) year social work experience in health care setting.

Transitions Hospice Care offers a competitive salary and benefits package

· Medical/Dental/Vision plans- (Full-time eligible)

· Short & Long-Term disability insurance (Full-time eligible)

· Vacation and Holiday Pay Accrual (Part and Full-time eligible)

· Mileage Expense and Cell Phone Reimbursement (Part and Full-time eligible)

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:
• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
• LMSW (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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Job ID: j202305040633371335892

Recommended Job Skills: Counseling, Crisis Management

Average Estimate Salary for a Hospice Social Worker: $25.60 to $31.87

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