Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are:
Partners In Care, an independent 5013 nonprofit, is the largest and oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. Our dedicated team of over 200 employees and approximately 150 local volunteers serves patients and families across a 10,000-square-mile area, including Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. With a culture of kindness, respect, and learning, we value diversity and prioritize the well-being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families.
Why Work for Us? Partners In Care is a leading hospice provider committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. With a rich history of serving our community, we prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration. Our interdisciplinary team works together to enhance the lives of patients and their families during challenging times.
Location: Central Oregon.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (full-time).
Travel: Local/regional travel by personal vehicle during the working day, centralized from the Bend office and extending throughout Central Oregon. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
What You Get To Do: - Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments on patients/families referred for Home Health and Hospice services.
- Contribute to the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care by establishing goals and interventions based on patient/family psychosocial issues and needs identified in the assessment process.
- Provide a range of professional Social Work services to referred patients/families appropriate to address identified needs, including, but not limited to, ongoing assessment services; counseling; emotional support; home care planning; patient/family education; resource identification; information and referral; advocacy and other supportive services.
- Collaborate with Bereavement services to complete risk assessments for identified primary bereaved both before and after a patients death as indicated.
- Establish/maintain collaborative relationships with related community agencies/resources to support patient/family care and identify psychosocial needs.
- Promote and assist with education and support activities to related community agencies/resources.
Required Skills & Qualifications: - Graduate of a Masters program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Licensed clinical social work certification (LCSW) is preferred.
- Experience in Social Work services in a hospice/home health care or hospital setting.
- Experience/understanding of psychosocial issues related to illness and end-of-life care.
- Experience/ability to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team.
- Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
- Ideal candidates will possess 1-2 years of Social Work services in a hospice/home health care or hospital setting.
- Valid CPR Certification.
- Current automobile insurance, a valid Oregon drivers license, and reliable transportation are required for those working in the field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.
Company Perks: - Two medical, dental, and vision plans; insurance starts 1st of the month following the hire date!
- Generous Paid time off.
- $25,000 life insurance policy.
- Short and long-term disability.
- 403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits: Legal Shield, AFLAC & MASA Transportation.
- Working for Partners In Care a nonprofit organization, may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday,