Who is KVH...

KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics include family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health, workplace health and urgent care. Specialty services provide home health and hospice, physical, speech and occupational therapies, and a geriatric nurse practitioner program.

What you can expect…

Work-life balance is important to us. We value your mental well-being as much as your skills to perform the job and therefore offer a competitive PTO plan, benefits package as well as a 7% employer contribution pension plan. When you’re away from the office, we want you to be able to enjoy this beautiful setting. Commute to work by mountain bike. Hike in the wilderness on your day off. Backcountry ski from your door, or from lifts within an hour’s drive.

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing the psychosocial needs of the patient and identifying resources within the community to meet the needs.  The social worker works closely with the patient/significant others and other team members to assist the patient in identifying and utilizing appropriate community services.  The social worker will act as a liaison between the family, staff, community institutions and agencies that would meet the needs of the patients. The social worker works under an order for social work services by the patient's physician and only when nursing, physical therapy and/or speech therapy are providing services to the patient.  The social worker is a care provider and member of the home care team and the hospice inter-disciplinary team.

What is required...

• Completion of an accredited Social Work program with a Master’s degree
• 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with home health and Medicare experience
• Current CPR card (maintenance required)
• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• Reliable transportation & valid automobile insurance

What is preferred...

• Current license from Washington State Department of Health as a licensed advanced social worker, licensed independent social worker or licensed social work associate

Wage:  Starting wage is $26.03/hour + 15% (in lieu of benefits)  Actual wage will be determined based on years' of applicable experience

FTE:   Per Diem; variable shifts.