SOCIAL WORKER - MSW - HOSPICE HOMECARE - Northern Region

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SOCIAL WORKER - MSW - HOSPICE HOMECARE - Northern Region

• Category: Non-Nursing Clinical
• Location: Rhinelander, WI
• Job Schedule: FULLTIME
• Job Number: 115341

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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus At Home is seeking a SOCIAL WORKER - MSW to join our Hospice field team to cover sites within Northern WI (Eagle River, Woodruff, Tomahawk, Rhinelander)!

The Hospice Social Worker, under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assists patients and families in coping with concerns related to end of life. Works with patients and families to obtain psychosocial history, assists patients in resolving environmental difficulties interfering with attainment of maximum quality of life and conducts routine discharge planning. Directs patients to designated community agencies or resources, as necessary. The Social Worker is a core interdisciplinary member who, as a professional social worker, provides necessary social work services to patients/families under the direction of a physician.

HOURS: Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period, 8-hour day shifts Monday - Friday

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work theories, therapies and techniques of casework processes, and principles of public welfare normally acquired through completion of a master's degree in Social Work from a social work curriculum accredited school or approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Coursework in Medical Social Work beneficial.
• An academic concentration regarding psychosocial aspects of terminal illness and bereavement, and education in death, dying, grief and loss beneficial.
• Social work experience working with the terminally ill and on multidisciplinary teams preferred.
• Previous professional experience working with Hospice, and in medical and home settings beneficial.
• A minimum of one-year medical social work experience is required.
• Possesses Wisconsin or Michigan Certified Social Worker licensure required per the state in which you are practicing.
• Drives motorized vehicle throughout service area on a regular basis.
• Possesses and maintains a valid Wisconsin or Michigan Driver's License required.
• Possesses automobile liability insurance with minimum $100,000/$300,000 coverage required.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills to obtain information from patients and families, provide counseling to same, and interact effectively with patients, families and hospital personnel.
• Displays analytical skills in order to assess patients' needs, develop associated discharge planning and provide sound advice and guidance.
• Displays ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when interviewing patients, providing therapy, preparing discharge plans and the like.
• Ability to cope with a work environment that deals with death, dying and bereavement.
• Tolerates exposure to animals.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus at Home is a part of the Aspirus health system and is a nonprofit, Medicare-certified home health agency that offers services in northern and central Wisconsin, northeastern Minnesota, and parts of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Aspirus at Home helps to bridge the gap between the more intensive levels of care received in a hospital, nursing or rehabilitation facility and in client's home. For 60 years we have provided caring support to help people live in their own home as long as possible.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKER (120)
* Drivers Licenses
* AUTO INSURANCE