Hospice Social Worker

*What Can Traditions Health Offer?*

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
* Competitive Pay
* Referral Bonus Program
* Better Work/Life Balance
* High Quality Patient Care 1:1
* Flexible Schedule
* Career Growth Opportunities
* Supportive Senior Leadership

This position will report to our Crockett branch and cover Madisonville, Crockett, Palestine, etc.

*About Us:* _Traditions Health_ brings the healthcare that patients need to the comfort of their own home. Our goal is to help patients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by the people they love. Our healthcare professionals are there when patients need us, providing the care they need in the place they want to be - _home_.

*Job Qualifications:*
* *Education: *Licensed MSW required; Master’s Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program; Licensed MSW required.
* *Experience: *One year social worker experience in a health care agency.
* *Knowledge and Skills:* Working knowledge of community resources; Good interpersonal skills; Hepatitis profile
* *Transportation: *Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance. \*Mileage Reimbursement

*Essential Functions:*
* Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
* Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
* Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
* Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
* Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
* Attend interdisciplinary team meeting, participate in the patient care planning process, and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care.
* Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.

*Benefits & More: *_Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future._ This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include:
* Full range of health insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance; Kaiser Permanente offered to CA Employees)
* PTO (Increases with Tenure)
* 7 Company Holidays
* Fleet Car Program for Eligible Employees
* Company Sponsored Life Insurance
* Accident & Critical Illness Plans
* Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
* 401K + Matching
* Health Savings Account
* Mileage Reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Program
* Supplemental Life Insurance
* Continuing Education Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* On call

Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Social Work License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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