Housecall Providers https://www.housecallproviders.org/

Housecall Providers is a Portland area nonprofit organization and one of the largest providers of medical care exclusively in the home in the Western United States. We are proving every day that in home medical services for homebound and chronically ill patients can improve health outcomes, increase patient comfort, reduce health care costs and increase provider satisfaction. We are a proud part of the CareOregon family of health organizations.

Our Mission

Improving lives by bringing health care home.

Our Vision

To sustainably transform home-based medicine so all homebound adults and those living with serious illness have access to care that improves their quality of life.

Our Values

Compassion and respect, authentic relationships, collaboration, courage, social justice.

Diversity Statement

We embrace the diversity of our employees, patients, and those who care for them. Through awareness and advocacy, we are working to create health equity by recognizing and reducing barriers that affect non-dominant groups within Housecall Providers and our communities at large.

The quadruple aim is real at Housecall Providers

In home medical care for homebound patients is proven to increase patient comfort, improve health outcomes, reduce health care costs and increase provider/care team satisfaction. Housecall Providers has saved Medicare millions of dollars, while providing better care to our patients, ensuring greater patient comfort, improved health outcomes and care team satisfaction. With the population aging, more people are suffering from multiple chronic conditions and degenerative diseases. This trend will continue as roughly 10,000 baby boomers a day enter the Medicare system.

If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen (including THC/Marijuana). CareOregon is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws.

Job Title

Social Worker - Hospice PRN

Department

HCP-Hospice

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Requisition #

24373

Direct Reports

N/A

Manager Title

Hospice Clinical Supervisor

Pay & Benefits

Estimated hiring range $33.94 - $50.91/year, 5% bonus target, full benefits.

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Posting Notes

This part time PRN role will serve the Portland Metro area. This role offers flexible scheduling with candidates expected to be available 5 days per month.

Job Summary

The Hospice Social Worker is responsible for delivery of social work services to hospice patients, including psychosocial evaluations, ongoing counseling, casework services, coordination of referrals and bereavement services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing psychosocial/bereavement evaluations of patients/family/caregiver and assists in the development/implementation of the plan of care.

• Is a core member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and actively participates in IDG meetings for development and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care.

• Implements a plan of care for each assigned patient/family/caregiver unit and evaluation of that plan of care.

• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining of goals of care including completion of Advance Directives and POLST forms as needed.

• Conducts patient and family counseling and education considering family system/dynamics and coping methods to all age groups.

• Addresses advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.

• Facilitates formal and informal meetings with patients/caregivers/family member as needed.

• Provides crisis management support and consultations with patient/family/caregiver or IDG team.

• Provides information regarding the patient/family/caregivers psychosocial, spiritual, physical and financial needs or difficulties to the IDG team or providers involved in the patients care.

• Serves as liaison with hospitals, care facilities and appropriate agencies to promote interagency cooperation, developing and maintaining communication and facilitating referrals to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.

• Responsible for organizing/facilitating the transfer/discharge of patients.

• Assists the family/caregivers in making final arrangements at time of patient’s death.

• Assesses, develops and coordinates bereavement plan for significant others for one year following patient death.

• Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards according to policies and procedures.

• Participate in orientation of new employees, volunteers or students seeking experience in hospice.

  Organizational Responsibilities

• Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.

• Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.

• Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals.

• Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.

• Perform other duties as needed.

  Experience and/or Education

  Required

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college

• Current Oregon LCSW or LMSW license

• Minimum one year hospice experience, including a background in medical social work

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle

• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  Knowledge

• Knowledge in case management, social work and counseling in a hospice setting

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations

  Skills and Abilities

• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity

• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization

• Ability to work flexible hours (i.e., after-hours coverage or weekend coverage), as needed

• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects or tasks

• Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems, MS office, Outlook, and the internet

• Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures

• Ability to tolerate grief

• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions

• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress

• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least 6 hours/day

• Ability to push, pull, stand, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 3-6 hours/day

• Ability to lift, carry, walk, bend, climb stairs and/or pinch small objects up to 3 hours/day

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions

  Working Conditions

  Work Environment(s): ☒ Indoor/Office ☒ Community ☐ Facilities/Security ☒ Outdoor Exposure

  Member/Patient Facing: ☐ No ☒ Telephonic ☒ In Person

  Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

  Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology

  Travel: Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used. Driving may be required in all kinds of weather conditions. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.

  Schedule: This position may occasionally require more than 8 hours per day.

  Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

  Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

  We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

  Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.