Social Worker

At Big Sky Home Health, Palliative , and Hospice we believe in giving you the support, autonomy, and tools to provide life changing care to your patients. Through our “customer second” model we want you to feel fulfilled in what you do every day. Big Sky Home Health Palliative and Hospice has built a reputation as being one of the “go to” facilities in Missoula/Ravalli to provide care. With a fantastic team of knowledgeable and experienced staff we strive to provide life changing care to all of our patients. However, we also know to provide the best care we can, our staff also needs to be supported and fulfilled. We have always prided ourselves on a culture of inclusivity, kindness, accountability, and togetherness. So rest assured, you matter. We know it takes a special person to consider working in hospice and we want to make your experience fulfilling and meaningful. As you are surrounded by people who are passionate about and love what they do, we will always support and care for you. We also understand your time is valuable so we continue to offer competitive pay and flexible schedules. Whether you are just starting your journey as an RN, looking for a change of pace, or are a veteran hospice nurse. We would love to talk to you and share a bit of ourselves with you.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
4. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
5. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
6. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
7. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
9. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
10. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
11. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
12. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

Qualifications

1. A graduate of a master's or bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3).
2. Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
3. Experience in a hospice care preferred
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.