What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Palliative Care position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker!
Overview:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker participates as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive and integrated plans for each patient. Involvement entails both delivery of clinical services and referrals to appropriate community resources and other professionals. Assists patients and their families in meeting psychosocial needs which predispose illness or interfere with achieving an optimal level of care. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient.
Anticipated Status/Shift:
Full Time (40 hours/week)
Day Shift
Position Location:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Requirements:
Education
Master's degree in social work (Required)
Certification/Licensure
Clinical Social Work License valid in state of practice (LCSW) (Required)
BLS (Required within 90 days)
Experience
2 years' social work experience (Required)
Prior palliative or end-of-life care work experience (Strongly preferred)
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