St Croix Hospice is hiring: Social Worker in Council Bluffs

Social Worker

Job Details

Job Location

Council Bluffs IA - Council Bluffs, 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

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

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