Social Worker MSW - Hospice Lacey, WA

Overview

Social Worker MSW - Hospice job at Providence Health & Services. Lacey, WA.

Responsible for social work evaluation of patient/family psych/social and environmental needs, as well as implementation of the social work treatment plan and documentation consistent with insurance guidelines. Work is evaluated by Home Health Manager through patient record documentation, verbal communication and direct observation. Work is normally performed in a home setting. Requires considerable travel. Occasional work is performed in an office setting.

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responsibilities are described in the overview and qualifications sections; the following highlights describe the role model and focus for practice within hospice care.)

• Perform social work evaluation and contribute to the development and implementation of the social work treatment plan.

• Document in patient records in alignment with insurance guidelines and organizational standards.

• Collaborate with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial and environmental needs in home-based settings.

• Master's Degree - MSW from a school of Social Work.

• Washington Advanced Social Worker License upon hire. Or

• Washington Advanced Social Worker Associate License upon hire. Or

• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License upon hire. Or

• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License upon hire.

• Within 30 days of hire:
  National Provider Identifier (NPI) number

• 1 year of experience in a health care setting.

• 3 years of Post Master's work experience, or prior experience in hospice care setting.

• 2 years of experience in a health care setting.

• Prior experience in home health/hospice care setting.

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more s/benefits.

Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.

HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the…