Per Diem MSW Social Worker for Hospice

Company: AdvisaCare
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a compassionate (MSW) Medical Social Worker to join our Hospice team for our Tucson AZ location. AdvisaCare is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the families we serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life limiting illnesses, then we are a fit for you!

Our Caregivers and Clients are AdvisaCare's #1 priority! We CARE ABOUT YOU!!** Let us Share our organization with YOU!

**Per Diem Position**

Requirements

• MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• One year of experience in a Hospice Care preferred
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation
  Job Duties:
  
  • Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
  • Provides care, under the direction of a physician and participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
  • Documents all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record.
  • Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
  • Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
  • Plays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit.
  • Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
  • Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed.
  • Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
  • Adheres to all Hospice policies.
    Benefits
    
    • 401K Retirement Plan
    • Medical benefits Available for 30+ Hourly Employees
    • Ability to earn PTO
    • Flexible Scheduling
    • Excellent Pay / Weekly paychecks
    • Employee Appreciation program
    • Rewarding Work Environment
    • Paid General Orientation
    • High- tech Clientele
    • Advanced Skilled Training offered
    • Therapy Division
    • 24/7 staffing support

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