Home-Based Hospice Social Worker (LCSW)

Ennoble Care; New Jersey; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Payactiv

Job summary

Ennoble Care in Sussex County, NJ is seeking a licensed Hospice Social Worker for a full-time role. You will perform psychosocial assessments within 5 days of admission, participate in IDG meetings, contribute to the patient’s plan of care, and maintain clinical records to ensure quality documentation.

Qualified candidates hold an NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and have at least 1 year of post-master’s experience in health care.

Qualifications

• Licensed by NJ State Board of Social Work Examiners (LCSW or LSW).
• At least 1 year post-master’s experience in a health care setting.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
• Participate in IDG meetings and development of the patient’s plan of care.
• Observe, record and report changes on emotional and social factors.
• Maintain and submit clinical records including initial evaluation, care plan and daily notes.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to social work interventions.
• Coordinate scheduling with Case Managers to facilitate other staff visits.
• Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• Support IDG if patient/family declines services and monitor evolving needs.
• Assist in discharge planning as needed.
• Continuously pursue self-development through education and trainings.
• Assist in understanding social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting health.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Ennoble Care in Sussex County, NJ is seeking a licensed Hospice Social Worker for a full-time role. You will perform psychosocial assessments within 5 days of admission, participate in IDG meetings, contribute to the patient’s plan of care, and maintain clinical records to ensure quality documentation.

Qualified candidates hold an NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and have at least 1 year of post-master’s experience in health care.