Hospice Medical Social Worker — Compassionate Family Care

Liberty Healthcare Management; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Burlington, NC seeks a Hospice Medical Social Worker to provide direct patient care, perform psychosocial assessments, and help develop individualized care plans. The role also involves bereavement support and coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an MSW with health care experience (or equivalent) and strong interpersonal skills, plus the ability to travel and work with families in varied settings.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE and one year of experience or experience in a health care setting.
• Baccalaureate of Social Work degree (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school; or a BS/BA in psychology, sociology, or related field with MSW supervision and 1 year of health care experience.
• BSW or equivalent with prior hospice exposure and CSWE accreditation, plus 1 year health care experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Own reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed.
• Proficiency in computer use; ability to learn Word, Excel, and documentation program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services and document patient care data.
• Conduct clinical assessments for individualized care plans and set treatment goals.
• Apply psychosocial principles and assess social, emotional, financial and environmental factors affecting treatment outcomes.
• Coordinate with agency personnel and other services to provide optimal care.
• Assist with homecare visits as needed.
• Build rapport with patients and families at all levels.
• Educate patients/families on community resources.
• Evaluate bereavement needs and provide bereavement support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Autonomy

Organization

Time management

Bereavement knowledge

Education

MSW degree

BSW degree

BA/BS in psychology or sociology (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Documentation software

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management in Burlington, NC seeks a Hospice Medical Social Worker to provide direct patient care, perform psychosocial assessments, and help develop individualized care plans. The role also involves bereavement support and coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an MSW with health care experience (or equivalent) and strong interpersonal skills, plus the ability to travel and work with families in varied settings.