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RES-CARE INC Social Worker in FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Requisition: 2025-160869 Social Worker - PRN Job Locations US-WI-FOND DU LAC ID 2025-160869 Line of Business Generations Hospice Position Type PRN Our Company Generations Hospice Overview Our Home Health Social Workers are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing medical social work services and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patients and families experience optimal care and service. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. Apply today! PRN benefits include: 401(k) program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Vendor discounts Responsibilities Assessing the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient\'s illness and the environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group Carrying out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plans interventions based on evaluation findings Counseling patients and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties, providing crisis intervention when necessary Assessing for any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family Maintaining clinical records on all patients referred to social work Participating in the development of the individualized plan of care involving the patient and family, and attending regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings Assisting physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues Assisting family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and healthcare decision responsibilities Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements Additional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Graduate of a Master\'s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation 1+ year experience in healthcare social work Experience in home health or hospice preferred Excellent verbal and written communication and organization... For full info follow application link. Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (\"ResCare\"), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6EA35D16F1654242