Licensed Medical Social Worker

Shift Information

Days (0800-1630), no weekends

Department Description

The hospice teams provide compassionate support for patients and family members during the final stages of illness. Services are delivered in various settings, including patients’ homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and adult foster homes. The hospice care provided includes:

• Intermittent skilled nursing visits
• 24-hour on-call nursing services
• Pain and symptom management
• Medical social services and counseling
• Spiritual support
• Hospice aides and trained hospice volunteers
• Bereavement support
• Medications and equipment as needed

Experience/Education/Qualifications

• Oregon LMSW (Masters-level Social Worker) or CSWA (Clinical Social Work Associate) licensure required.
• Oregon LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a social worker in a hospital or medical setting is preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS certification is required.
• The use of a personal vehicle is required; must maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance as mandated by law.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage is required for this position.