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

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.