Hospice Social Worker

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the Hospice and Palliative Care Social Workers by providing leadership and mentoring guidance to the staff on a day-to-day basis to ensure the provision of Hospice and Palliative Care services are consistent with the philosophy, goals, and policies of the program and MJHS.
• Coordinates the provision of Hospice and Palliative Care psychosocial services.
• Ensures adequate staffing and appropriate patient assignments.
• Maintains the integration of psychosocial services as part of the Hospice and Palliative Care program's interdisciplinary team approach.
• Functions as a member of the Hospice and Palliative Care management team and attends management meetings as directed.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a Graduate School of Social Work accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
• New York State LMSW required
• Minimum five years post Master's degree; minimum 2 years end-of-life care experience; minimum 2 years of supervisory/program development experience.
• New York State LCSW licensure within one year of employment
• Valid NYS Drivers license preferred.