Hospice Social Worker, Virginia

Hospice of Virginia is hiring a Hospice Social Worker to support Richmond and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. We offer comprehensive benefits including a generous PTO program, 401K plus match, and competitive salaries.

Shift Information: Full Time; Monday-Friday 8a-5p

What We offer:

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)

401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

Generous time off accruals

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required

Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided

Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties

Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care

Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs

Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies

Qualifications:

Social Work DegreeVirginia: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.

Current State Licensure in Social WorkVirginia: Licensed not required.

Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

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