What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Licensed Social Worker, Home Care, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM position at VNA Care?
Hospice Licensed Social Worker, Home Care, M-F, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Territory Canton / Woburn areas
We are looking for a great Hospice Licensed Social Worker to join our team!
Canton/Needham territory, 40 hours per week
Compensation based on experience: $74,880 - $76,960
Position Summary: Provides counseling and casework services to patients/families that focuses on the management of the psychosocial status of the patient/family that are experiencing terminal illness. Counseling is rendered within the context of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families during the last phase of life including grief recovery process.
Education: Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Hospice or PC; or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Hospice or PC.
Licensure Required: Licensed LCSW or LICSW to practice in Massachusetts.
Experience Preferred: Minimum of one year experience in a health care setting
We offer:
- Hospice certification preparation and test reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental and vision plans - benefits start on your first day of employment
- Employee Assistance plan (EAP)
- 401K
- Life and Disability insurance plans
- Medical and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
About VNA Care:
VNA Care is one of the Commonwealth's largest home health and hospice providers, serving more than 200 communities in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Our nonprofit includes VNA Care Network, VNA of Boston, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, and At Home Private Care. Working together, we provide a full range of home health, palliative, hospice, private care, and community services to patients with a wide range of health care needs. VNA Care focuses on promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and families by providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to vulnerable individuals in their homes, assisted living facilities, and other settings.
Salary : $74,880 - $76,960