• Social Worker

    St Croix Hospice (Mason City, IA)


    Social Worker

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Mason City IA - Mason City, 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

    Social Worker - see job requirements.