Field Social Worker - Palliative Care

Halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Field Social Worker in Palliative Care to perform psychosocial assessments and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning for Hospice patients and families. The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent communication, crisis intervention, and community referrals to support psychosocial outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school, has healthcare experience, and can coordinate care across settings, including hospital, home, and community

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• One year of healthcare experience in a health setting.
• Knowledge of community resources and psychosocial assessment.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills including crisis intervention.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and document findings.
• Deliver psychosocial support to patient and caregiver.
• Facilitate community referrals and transfers to facilities as needed.
• Assess bereavement needs and provide crisis intervention.
• Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in community education about Hospice care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Customer-service oriented

Time management

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of psychosocial assessments

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Day (United States of America)Field Social Worker - Palliative CareThe Field Social Worker will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment and participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care, supporting the psychosocial needs of the Hospice patient/family to ensure the best possible psychosocial outcomes.

• - MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
• - Valid driving license and good driving record.
• - Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience.
• - Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources
• - One year of social work experience in a health care setting required.
• - Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics.
• - Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting.
• - Organization, time-management, and self-awareness.
• - Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships withTeamMembersat all levels in the organization.
• - Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required
• - Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• - Provide and document psychosocial assessments
• - Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver
• - Facilitate community referrals
• - Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers
• - Assess bereavement needs
• - Provide crisis intervention
• - Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team
• - Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care