What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (LMSW) - Palliative Care position at Atlantic General Hospital?
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Social Worker-LMSW Palliative Care - Position Summary
The Palliative Care Social Worker provides psychosocial support to Palliative Care patients and their families, including patients admitted to the hospital. The Social Worker assists the with coordination of outpatient palliative services and hospice referrals, and makes outpatient referrals as needed, ie dietitian, social work, other. The Social Worker assists in the triage of new consult patients based on reason for consult. This position documents patient SW assessments, family meetings, interactions, family dynamics, and other information in the medical record. The Social Worker assists patients with completing advanced directives and/or aids in obtaining previously completed advanced directives.
Social Worker-LMSW Palliative Care - Position Requirements
Education
- Master's degree in Social, psychology, sociology or related field is required.
- LMSW required.
- LCSW-C/LCPC licensure preferred.
Experience
- Experience working within Palliative care is preferred
Social Worker-LMSW Palliative Care - Schedule
- Primarily day shift, Monday through Friday.
- May rotate weekend hours and work overtime if needs of patients situation require.
Social Worker-LMSW Palliative Care - Benefits
Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36 hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5 hours for standard shifts):
- Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
- Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
- Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
- Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
- Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
- Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more
Salary : $61,714 - $95,680