SOCIAL WORKER - MSW HOURLY ALH UN - HOSPICE
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The Hospice Social Worker – MSW assists patients and families with end-of-life concerns under general supervision and established procedures. The role obtains psychosocial histories, helps address environmental difficulties affecting quality of life, conducts routine discharge planning, and connects patients with community resources. As a core interdisciplinary team member, the social worker provides services under physician direction.
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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.
HOSPICE SOCIAL WORKER – MSW
Aspirus Langlade Hospital, Antigo, WI
Supplemental or .4 FTE, 32 hours every pay period
8-hour weekday day shifts
The Hospice Social Worker – MSW, 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.
Experience/Qualifications
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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.
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Coursework in Medical Social Work beneficial.
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An academic concentration regarding psychosocial aspects of terminal illness and bereavement, and education in death, dying, grief and loss beneficial.
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Social work experience working with the terminally ill and on multidisciplinary teams preferred.
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Previous professional experience working with Hospice, and in medical and home settings beneficial.
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A minimum of one-year medical social work experience is required.
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Drives motorized vehicle throughout service area on a regular basis.
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Demonstrates interpersonal skills to obtain information from patients and families, provide counseling to same, and interact effectively with patients, families and hospital personnel.
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Displays analytical skills to assess patients’ needs, develop associated discharge planning and provide sound advice and guidance.
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Displays ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when interviewing patients, providing therapy, preparing discharge plans and the like.
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Ability to cope with a work environment that deals with death, dying and bereavement.
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Tolerates exposure to animals.
License/Certifications Required
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Possesses Wisconsin or Michigan Certified Social Worker licensure required per the state in which you are practicing.
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Possesses and maintains a valid Wisconsin or Michigan Driver’s License is required along with possessing automobile liability insurance with minimum $100,000/$300,000 coverage.
Aspirus Langlade Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Antigo, Wisconsin. The hospitals admit 1,300 inpatients annually with 62,000 outpatient visits each year. The Emergency Department has more than 12,000 patient visits each year. We average 180-200 births per year and perform 1,500 surgeries annually. The hospital holds The Joint Commission-National Quality Gold Seal Approval. To learn more about Antigo click the following link: Antigo, Wisconsin (https://www.antigo-city.org/) .
Our Mission: As a ministry of Jesus 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.
Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.
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Position SOCIAL WORKER - MSW HOURLY ALH UN - HOSPICE
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