Hospice Social Worker

Building Location

• Support
• Services
• Building
• Department: 2854010 HOSPICE - SMMC

Job Description

Plans, coordinates, and implements Social Services for patients of all ages, patients’ families, and other person significant to patients at the Medical Center. Anticipates and attends to patient’s specific psychosocial needs, financial needs/concerns, equipment needs, educational needs, and community resources from admission through transfer to the next appropriate level of care. Assists with discharge planning, grief counsel, financial application, and access to community resources as needed. Enhances patient care, thus contributing to the goals and mission of the Medical Center. Education Qualifications: Educational Requirements: A Master's degree in social work from an accredited social work (MSW) program Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certification/Licensure Requirements: Current State Social Work Licensure Duluth Hospice: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as verified through appropriate licensing agency. Proof of current motor vehicle insurance. FTE: 0 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Casual Shift End Time: Casual Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $31.05 - $46.58 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.