Hospice Social Worker

Overview

• Provide psychosocial support and social work services to hospice patients and families in various settings.
• Develop and implement social work care plans tailored to patient and family needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Assist in pre and post-bereavement phases, offering emotional and practical support.
• Act as a liaison between hospice staff and inpatient/nursing home personnel.
• Provide field-based services across designated territories, ensuring accessibility to care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and input data proficiently.
• Participate in training and supervision to enhance professional skills.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop social work care plans and discharge plans for patients in inpatient facilities.
• Provide direct psychosocial support to patients and families in home care and nursing home settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address patient and family needs effectively.
• Serve as a liaison between hospice staff and external healthcare providers.
• Conduct fieldwork in assigned territories, ensuring comprehensive patient care coverage.
• Participate in bereavement support activities for families post-hospice care.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards in service delivery.
• Provide supervision hours for LCSW licensure as required.

Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure in New York State.
• Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare social work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation purposes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care settings preferred.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork in designated territories.