Hospice Medical Social Worker – Compassionate Care Leader

Affinity Health Management; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO & Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and CHI

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Referral Bonus

Business Cellphone

Job summary

Affinity Health Management in Florida seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice patients and families. As a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group, you will provide psychosocial support based on assessments and goals in the established plan of care.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial status, counseling families, crisis intervention, education on culture and advanced directives, participating in care planning, and coordinating with physicians

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers within the hospice context.
• Provide psychosocial support and counseling; participate in crisis intervention when needed.
• Educate interdisciplinary team on cultural needs and family dynamics.
• Assist in preparation of advanced directives and care planning.
• Coordinate with physicians and community agencies; maintain accurate clinical notes.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and support continuity of care.

Skills

MSW

Clinical social work

Communication skills

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Affinity Health Management in Florida seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice patients and families. As a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group, you will provide psychosocial support based on assessments and goals in the established plan of care.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial status, counseling families, crisis intervention, education on culture and advanced directives, participating in care planning, and coordinating with physicians