Social Worker-Home Hospice

Summary

Stella Maris, located in Timonium Maryland, is looking for a Home Hospice Social Worker to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated hospice clinicians to meet the needs of clients in the community we serve.

Under the direction of the Home Hospice Director, the main function of this position is to provide social work services to our Home Hospice patients and their families.

This position requires daily travel in an assigned area

Licensed Social Worker

Home Hospice

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time

Check out some of our benefits offered:

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and "Catch Up" provision

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits

• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans

• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection

• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program

• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

Responsibilities

This position provides direct social work services to home hospice patients and families. Services include admission, psychosocial assessment, plan of care, linkage with community resources, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning. Assumes responsibility for required documentation in compliance with State and federal regulations.

• Services include admission, psychosocial assessment, plan of care, linkage with community resources, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.

• Responsible for required documentation in compliance with State and federal regulations.

• Assesses bereavement issues of families and makes timely and appropriate referrals to Center for Grief and Loss.

• Facilitates effective communication between patient/family and home care team members.

• Provides appropriate information and referral services to patients and families/caregivers.

• Assumes responsibility for discharge planning as needed

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work

• Social Work License in the State of Maryland

• Experience in hospice or medical setting preferred