Covers Boston, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Natick, Needham, and Waltham

Full Time M-F

Summary:

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the social worker reports to a Clinical Manager, and is responsible for planning and providing supportive services to terminally ill patients and families.

The social worker is responsible for identifying patient/family psychosocial needs, and for addressing those needs through direct service and/or consultation with other staff members in accordance with the hospice plan of care.

What You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in social work or related field (accepted to obtain social worker’s license) required.
• Current Massachusetts social work licensure (LICSW preferred, LCSW accepted with appropriate work experience).
• Minimum three years counseling experience preferred.
• Experience counseling terminally ill persons and their families; knowledge of the health care
• delivery system and community resources.
• Experience and training in leading support groups, and skill in the area of family psychosocial assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.