Responsibilities:

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.

Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.

Provides information and serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Maintain clinical records referred to social work. Attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.

Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Supervisor.

Minimum qualifications:

A Master of Social Work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and clinical experience relevant to the psychosocial needs of patients and families, minimum of one year’s experience in health care, hospice experience preferred, possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Must be able to see, hear and speak without limitation for documentation, reports and other written or telephone communications.

Must be able to sit for long periods and lift a minimum of ten pounds.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospice

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person