Hospice Social Worker (Coordinator of Holistic Therapies)

Job Title:

Hospice Social Worker (Coordinator of Holistic Therapies)

Department:

Hospice Supervisor:

Hospice Director Job Objective:

This is a dual role, supporting the hospice team by serving as the bereavement coordinator and supporting the holistic therapy program. The Coordinator of Holistic Therapies is a vital part of the hospice interdisciplinary team, where they will work to support the patients and families receiving services from Mozaic Hospice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.

Experience:

Experience in medical social work, palliative care, hospice care, and/or geriatrics

Licensure and Certifications:

LMSW or LCSW in the State of Connecticut. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Maintains all required licensure and continuing education requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

Providing in person and telephonic support to bereaved individuals and families. Utilizing evidenced based techniques and assessments to provide supportive bereavement care. Facilitate bereavement support groups. Aiding the hospice social worker with as needed evaluations/revisits Coordination and timely deliverance of holistic therapies to hospice patients/families, including but not limited to pet therapy, music therapy, volunteer services, and spiritual. Actively participate in weekly IDT meetings, lending a psychosocial lens to a patient and family system. Actively recruit, engage, orient, and manage a group of volunteers, providing. opportunities for education and community engagement Remain knowledgeable and abide by all regulatory requirements for a hospice program. Implement innovative programs to provide education to the greater community and recruit volunteers with unique backgrounds. Other related duties as assigned. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and travel throughout the service area. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to respond appropriately in emotionally challenging situations. Ability to complete required documentation and computer-based work.

Environmental Conditions:

Travel to patient homes, assisted living communities, nursing facilities, and healthcare settings. Possible exposure to infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, and environmental hazards. Exposure to emotionally sensitive situations involving serious illness, death, grief, and family crisis. This job description is not designed to cover or contain every possible listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EOE