Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Licensed Social Worker, (LISW or LICSW), to join our Hospice team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.   

Position Summary:

1. Provides supportive services to help meet the patient/family social, emotional, economic, and environment needs in relation to the impact of a chronic, acute, or terminal illness though education, support/counseling, and referrals/coordination of community resources. 
2. Completes timely visits to meet patient/family needs and ensure program compliance. 
3. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide whole person care addressing bio-psycho-social needs of patients and family. 
4. Provide patients/families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illness through education, support/counseling and referrals for community resources. 

Work Schedule: Wed – Fri 8am-4:30pm. Rotating weekend responsibilities ~q4-5 weeks. 

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Master’s degree in social work
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
    • Master’s degree in social work
  • Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
    • Must have Minnesota (MN) Social Work license upon start date: 
      • Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or 
      • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) 
    • Must have vehicle, driver’s license and current auto insurance. Must meet all criteria required under Park Nicollet’s Automobile Liability Guidelines 
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong psychosocial assessment skills and implementation of interventions based on Social Work assessment.

General Roles 

• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision. 
• Experience and comfort providing services in the community, including patient homes. 
• Knowledge of reimbursement procedures as well as knowledge of community resources. 
• Ability to function effectively on an interdisciplinary team.  
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form within the interdisciplinary team. 
• Ability to independently carry out directions and follow medical orders for services. 
• Computer experience including documentation in an electronic medical record.
• Comfort or experience working within serious illness or end of life. 
• Ability to adapt to a flexible and changing schedule to meet patient needs. 
• Willing to participate in a rotating schedule including weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Master’s degree in social work 
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • MN licensure at the LICSW level.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Previous Hospice experience 
• Advance Care Planning experience 
• Experience with facilitation of goals of care conversations. 

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more! 

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.