MSW, Social Worker

Would you like to be part of a rapidly growing, locally owned company with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care? James River Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate and highly committed Full-Time Hospice/Home Health Social Worker to join our growing team in Richmond! 

Territory: North of the River (Henrico area) 

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay 

Company Paid Tablet + Company Paid Cell Phone

Flexible Schedules

GENEROUS time-off package 21 Days off (15 PTO Days and 6 Paid Holidays) Accrues on Day! (PTO policy rewards longevity with increases each year)

Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental, partially employer paid!

Company paid short and long-term disability and life insurance (up to $50,000 in coverage)

401K with employer match

Career advancement opportunities

Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)

We Pay for CPR Recertification!

A brief overview of Responsibilities:  

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments within 5 days of admission

Assess and address emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs, identifying appropriate interventions

Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings to develop and revise individualized plans of care

Obtain physician orders in accordance with patient needs and agency protocols

Monitor, document, and communicate changes in patient and family psychosocial status

Maintain complete and accurate clinical records, including assessments, care plans, and progress notes

Evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions and adjust care plans as needed

Coordinate weekly visit schedules in collaboration with Case Managers

Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

Provide ongoing support to the IDG, even if social work services are initially declined by the patient or family

Assist patients and families with coping strategies and connecting to community resources

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by agency leadership

Qualifications: 

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

At least one year of Hospice experience is preferred.

The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

If you are interested and are a caring, compassionate Social Worker who can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be interested in meeting you!!

"James River is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”

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