Hospice Social Worker

Capital Caring; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated health service provider seeks a part-time Hospice Social Worker in Falls Church, VA. The role involves direct social work services based on individual care plans and requires two years of experience in a healthcare setting. A Master's degree in Social Work and a valid driver's license are mandatory. The position includes participation in interdisciplinary assessments and patient counseling, with COVID-19 vaccination required.

Qualifications

• Two years of master’s level experience in an interdisciplinary health care setting.
• Must be licensed or license eligible in compliance with jurisdiction of practice (LCSW, LICSW).
• Must have a driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
• Contribute to patient and family counseling.
• Assist with social work coverage for current staff and carry a caseload.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient counseling

Plan of Care development

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Hospice Social Worker provides a wide variety of direct and indirect social work services to patients/caregivers/families according to the individualized plan of care as prescribed by the physician. The Hospice Social Worker actively participates in coordination of all aspects of the patient’s care. The Social Worker participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments, develops and evaluates the Plan of Care, contributes to patient and family counseling while also participating in the education of the QUAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training.

Schedule: Part-time variable days with requirement to assist with social work coverage for current staff and to carry a caseload

Location: Falls Church, VA - Homecare

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start

Responsibilities

The Hospice Social Worker is an active member of the Capital Caring Health Interdisciplinary and participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Two years of master’s level experience in an interdisciplinary health care setting is desired.

Education Requirements

Must have a Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by The Council on Social Work Education.

Licensing Requirements

Must be licensed or license eligible in compliance with jurisdiction of practic (LCSW, LICSW).

Driver's License

Must have a driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.