Medical Social Worker - Ssw Or Lcsw

At First Choice Home Health & Hospice our patients and employees are at the heart of everything we do. We settle for nothing less than the best people, the most caring and competent clinicians, and the highest level of professional standards. We believe that when employees feel fulfilled and appreciated, they provide the amazing service that has become the building block for our reputation. Our people and our processes are driven by a genuine desire to hold our company to a higher standard of care and excellence. 

If you want to be part of an amazing care team and make a difference every day, come join us! 

First Choice Home Health & Hospice is seeking to hire a Part-Time SSW or LCSW to provide support for Home Health and Hospice patients and families in Salt Lake County & occasional visits in Weber/Davis Counties.  Work is performed directly in the homes of the patients (see below for more detailed duties). Flexible hours, and possibility to be full time if desired.

Ideal Candidates:

You will love working at First Choice if:

• You have a fun and caring personality,
• You work well with a team, 
• You excel at educating patients and caregivers,
• You are are effective communicator,
• You put patient care first, and are focused on the best goals and outcomes for the patient

Job Requirements:

• SSW or LCSW

More Detailed Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess patient’s socio-economic, psychological and emotional needs;
• Educate patients and family members regarding resources and act as liaison;
• Provide intervention in crisis situations;
  
• Performs spiritual assessment on all Hospice patients;
  
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings;
• Advocating on behalf of the patient and family;
  
• Assists patients and families in preparation of advanced directives;
  
• Assess the need of patient's and families for counseling related to the risk of pathological grief;
  
• Identify patient and family's needs when level of care changes or the patient is discharged
  

Job Type: Part time (possibility of full time if desired)

Pay: $30-$40/hour