Social Worker
St Croix Hospice
Social Worker
Job Details
Job Location
Cedar Rapids IA - Cedar Rapids, IA
Position Type
Full Time
Travel Percentage
100%
Description
At St. Croix Hospice you will join a culture focused solely on working together to provide the best end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones in your community.
Because you matter at St. Croix Hospice, we will support you with:
+ Competitive pay and benefits including insurance, disability, life and FSA
+ Professional development, tuition reimbursement and “Career Ladder” advancement programs
+ Flexible scheduling and the autonomy to lead the care plan and spend time with your patients
+ Comprehensive healthcare, life and disability insurance plans
+ 401k retirement plan with a company match
+ Clinical resources to support you in the field including a nurse support line, education and quality departments, triage team, bereavement and compliance resources, and mileage reimbursement
+ Health and wellness programs, including mental health support such as virtual grief support for healthcare workers
+ Award winning clinical and quality programs, and six unique specialty care treatment programs which include staff education and training
+ Company-provided technology such as tablets and/or cell phones
Required
+ Licensed appropriately in the state in which you will serve
+ Clean driving record, and valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Education Qualifications
+ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required; Master (MSW) degree preferred
Job Description
The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
+ You will assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment.
+ You will carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
+ You will counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
+ Traveling throughout the day and some after-hours.
Full Job Description available upon request.
Qualifications
SW
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