Hospice MSW: End-of-Life Care Specialist

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Hospice Clinical Social Worker (MSW) to coordinate psychosocial care for assigned patients in collaboration with the patient, family, and care team. You will assess needs, plan interventions, and support timely access to resources.

In this role you apply advanced psychosocial skills to improve patient outcomes, document in the EMR, and participate in end-of-life discussions. A detailed, compassionate approach and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessment to screen for crisis, abuse, financial or environmental issues, collaborates with RN Case Manager and care team to facilitate continuity of care.
• Assesses and documents in EMR patient and family needs and works with the interdisciplinary team to identify psychosocial needs.
• Provides therapeutic or crisis intervention counseling with patients and families, supportive services for End of Life Issues, Terminal care.

Job description

Health First is seeking a Hospice Clinical Social Worker (MSW) to coordinate psychosocial care for assigned patients in collaboration with the patient, family, and care team. You will assess needs, plan interventions, and support timely access to resources.

In this role you apply advanced psychosocial skills to improve patient outcomes, document in the EMR, and participate in end-of-life discussions. A detailed, compassionate approach and teamwork are essential.