Part-Time Social Worker Hospice / MSW

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Social Worker looking for an immediate opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? Do you enjoy providing emotional support and hospice education in a compassionate and dynamic environment? If you answered yes, then we have the perfect job for you!

Emblem Hospice Tucson is seeking a talented and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker at Emblem Hospice Tucson, you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing service to our patients while offering emotional support and hospice education to patients, their families, and caregivers. Our mission is to provide comfort, solutions, and peace in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary group
• Carry out social evaluations and develop intervention plans based on evaluation findings
• Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work
• Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
• Act as a liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
• Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
• Participate in the development of individualized care plans and attend interdisciplinary group meetings
• Assist physicians and other team members in understanding social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues
• Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; master's program in social work preferred
• Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
• Experience in a hospice care preferred
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Location: Green Valley

If you are a compassionate and talented Social Worker who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our dynamic team at Emblem Hospice Tucson and be part of our mission to provide comfort, solutions, and peace in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.