Overview Medial social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patient's psychosocial assessment and the patient and family's needs. The social worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T) and participate in on-call rotation per the Hospice needs.

Job Qualifications:

Education :

Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by a MSW; and has 1 (one) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; or Baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is employed by the Hospice before December 2, 2008 and is not required to be supervised by a MSW.

Licensure :

Licensed as required by the state where practicing. Current drivers' license.

Experience :

One (1) year of experience in palliative care or hospice preferred.

Skills :

Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work with computers.

Transportation :

Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in patients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort :

Prolonged standing and walking, required. May require occasionally working under stressful conditions providing counseling and education to terminally ill patients and their families

Job Types:

Part-time, PRN Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person