The Social Worker collaborates closely with the Palliative Care team including physicians, nurses, chaplains, community health workers, inpatient Care Transitions team, and the outpatient Palliative Care team to enhance patient outcomes, reduce length of stay, reduce readmissions, and improve the overall patient experience. SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Palliative Care Social Worker, a critical member of the Care Transitions team, is responsible to assess patient's social and behavioral needs, provide focused support to patients to address health inequities and aims to address the social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting their well-being.