Company:
VistaCare

Location:
Carlsbad, NM

Status:
Full Time, Employee

Job Category:
Medical/Health

Reference Code:
MSW Carlsbad

Email:
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About VistaCare
At VistaCare, we're committed to the exceptional delivery of compassionate, patient-focused hospice care. As we strive to set new quality standards, we strive to exceed the expectations of our patients and their families. The true heart of this pursuit of excellence can be found in our Comprehensive Care philosophy, in our employees, and in our mission to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all eligible patients.
www.VistaCare.com

* Masters Licensed social worker for hospice patients

*  Masters Licensed social worker for hospice patients



Provides a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families, including regularly assessing the patient and family psychosocial needs, and Pre-Bereavement/anticipatory grief needs. Implements the Plan of Care provisions to meet their needs, which include: social service goals for alleviating problems, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals pre-bereavement and bereavement care. Regularly re-evaluates the patients and familys psychosocial needs

Requirements VistaCare Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Minimum age requirement of 18
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Must have Licensed Master's degree from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required in states as specified
  • Licensure and/or certification as required by the State.
  • Minimum of two years social service experience in a health care setting or social services agency
  • Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources (information and referral, state/federal financial programs and eligibility requirements, etc.)
  • Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices
  • Understands Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting
  • Valid driver's license and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or VistaCare requirements and is in good working order
  • Demonstrate excellent observation, judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner
  • Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision


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