The Hospice Social Worker is the member of the interdisciplinary team whose primary function is to provide diagnostic assessments of the psychosocial and economic needs of the patient / family unit, define social service goals for alleviating these needs and help provide both the counseling and casework needed to meet these goals.
Primary responsibilities include:
Visiting patients to assess care and provide pain/symptom control
Participating in care conferences and working in interdisciplinary teams
Supporting the patients' families with funeral arrangements, psychosocial needs, community resources, etc
Maintaining hospice patients' charts and other documentation
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Master's Degree-level clinician in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Marriage or Family Counseling
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong computer proficiency, must be able to type and navigate around a Windows environment
Must have a current and unrestricted driver's license, a reliable vehicle and proof of auto insurance
Preferred Assets:
Hospice experience
Experience working with community resources
Licensure highly preferred
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