Medical Social Worker

Why Croí Health? Croí Health is a mission-driven, non-profit organization providing home health, palliative, hospice, and wellness services across 27 communities, from Milton to Plymouth. Consistently earning five-star CMS ratings, we lead with innovation, quality, and heart. Join us and make a difference every day—because here, caring is more than what we do, it's who we are. We are looking for an experienced, talented, and compassionate Hospice Social Worker for a full-time 40-Hour position in Hingham and Weymouth areas, MA.

What will you be doing:

The Hospice Social Worker will work as a part of a home-based interdisciplinary team providing counseling and targeted interventions for a population of homebound patients and their caregivers who are receiving Palliative or Hospice services through Croí Health. You will conduct an initial psychosocial assessment of the patient/caregiver contributing to the Agency's plan of care. The Hospice Social Worker strives for optimal patient outcomes with improved functioning and an increased ability to self-manage their bio-psych-social challenges. To provide medical services to Hospice patients/and or family members reflective of the philosophy, mission, and standards established by the Agency.

Compensation:

38/hr.-52/hr. based on experience and credentials What we're looking for in you: Current MA license in good standing Master of social work from an accredited program (MSW) 3 years + experience of social work experience Hospice work a plus Previous community health and medical health experience preferred In-depth knowledge of social service skills and resources Good communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to harmoniously interact with patients/clients, families and colleagues Handle pressure in various work environments and work in field Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Excellent organizational, flexibility and time management skills Keeping up to date with education, policies and procedures Flexibility for on call holiday and weekend rotation Croí Health complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), sex (including sex characteristics, including intersex traits, pregnancy, or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and sex stereotypes), age, disability (including mental illness and substance abuse disorders), genetic material, veteran status, communicable disease, natural or protective hairstyles or any combination, thereof with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.