Medical Social Worker

Overview

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker seeking a role with flexible work hours (as well as PT or FT) and the opportunity to collaborate within a supportive interdisciplinary team? Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health invites you to join our mission-driven, non-profit organization serving communities in Grafton & Belknap counties!

• Competitive Benefits:
  Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, with full-time benefits starting at just 32 hours per week!
• Retirement Security:
  Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and employer matching contributions.
• Mileage Reimbursement:
  Receive reimbursement for your frequent local travel within our service area.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Benefit from a flexible schedule designed to accommodate your needs.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be an integral part of a close-knit interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing holistic patient care.
• Meaningful Impact:
  Make a real difference in the lives of home care and hospice patients and their families during vulnerable times.
• Professional Growth:
  Engage in ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.

• Conduct psychosocial and bereavement assessments for home care and hospice patients and their families, serving as a vital resource.
• Identify and address patient and family needs, including emotional, social, and financial concerns.
• Develop individualized social work plans of care in collaboration with the family and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide support and resources to families facing end-of-life care, including bereavement support and referral information.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community agencies and financial resources.
• Identify and address patient and family risk factors, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Facilitate effective family and team communication.
• Provide in-service education to staff and volunteers.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation that meets Medicare skilled criteria and medical necessity.
• Actively participate in team meetings, in-services, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Contribute to discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions for patients.

• Education:
  
  A Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution.
• Experience:
  
  Previous social work experience is highly valued.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and patient interaction.
• Compliance:
  Must successfully pass required criminal and driving record checks, as well as a Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services check.
• Transportation:
  Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of car insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage are required due to frequent local travel.

If you are a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Social Worker looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity within a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply! Join the Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health team and make a meaningful difference in your community.

Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.