Field Social Worker - Palliative Care

Day (United States of America)

Field Social Worker - Palliative Care

The Field Social Worker will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment and participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care, supporting the psychosocial needs of the Hospice patient/family to ensure the best possible psychosocial outcomes.

• MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
• Valid driving license and good driving record.
• Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience.
• Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting required.
• Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Organization, time-management, and self-awareness.
• Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization.
• Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required
• Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provide and document psychosocial assessments
• Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver
• Facilitate community referrals
• Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers
• Assess bereavement needs
• Provide crisis intervention
• Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care