What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at The Medical Team, Inc?
THE MEDICAL TEAM is a top-ranked healthcare services company, in business since 1978 under the same ownership and management. We pride ourselves on program innovation, recognition of individual excellence, and a strong commitment to top notch patient care.
We are currently seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker to deliver varied social work services to Hospice patients and their families. To provide initial emotional, spiritual, psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services and community education, outreach and referral. The Hospice social worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational/Degree and A Hospice Social Worker must at least meet one of the following
Training/Licensure:
Have an MSW (or BSW obtaining an MSW within the fist year of emplyment) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and one year of experience in a health care setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.