Hospice Medical Social Worker — Family & Bereavement Support

CHSGa; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinis Hospice is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to deliver essential psychosocial services to patients and families in our hospice program. You will assess social and emotional needs, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Group, and provide bereavement support under medical supervision.

The role requires an MSW (or higher) and Georgia licensure, with at least two years in a health care setting. You will participate in discharge planning and community resource activation as part of a

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• At least two years of experience in a health care setting.
• Completed MSW licensure requirements and have a valid License to practice in the state of Georgia.
• If the state has registration practices, registration to practice as a Medical Social Worker in the state(s) in which the Hospice is certified if applicable.
• Ability to meet Hospice’s conditions of employment regarding health clearance, and provisions of professional references.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for medical social services for Hospice patients and families.
• Assesses patient/family social and emotional factors to estimate capacity to cope with terminal illness and death.
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Group to develop a comprehensive plan of care within two days of care start and as needed.
• Provides psychosocial support including bereavement counseling when high risk.
• Assists in discharge planning and coordinates with community resources.

Skills

Professional communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership supervision

Written documentation

Relationship building

Education

MSW or PhD in Social Work

Job description

Affinis Hospice is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to deliver essential psychosocial services to patients and families in our hospice program. You will assess social and emotional needs, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Group, and provide bereavement support under medical supervision.

The role requires an MSW (or higher) and Georgia licensure, with at least two years in a health care setting. You will participate in discharge planning and community resource activation as part of a