Hospice Social Worker

Caring Hospice; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Caring Hospice is seeking a Per Diem Social Worker to provide compassionate psycho-social support to patients and families across home and hospice settings. The role requires traveling to patient locations and coordinating care to ensure timely coverage and smooth transitions.

The position requires an LMSW, a valid driver's license with reliable car, and strong interpersonal skills to assess needs and intervene appropriately in crisis and end-of-life situations.

Qualifications

• Must hold LMSW licensure.
• Must have a car and reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform psycho-social assessments and intervene appropriately.
• Experience in home or facility-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families.
• Ensure adequate and timely coverage of patients.
• Coordinate care across home and hospice settings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Psycho-social assessment

Home/facility care experience

Multitasking & prioritization

Organizational skills

Driver's license & car

Education

LMSW licensure

Job description

Social Worker Job Description:

The responsibilities of the position include providing social work services to patients and families and to assure adequate and timely coverage of patients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PER DIEM SOCIAL WORKER:

• Valid LMSW
• Must have a car
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the psycho-social issues related to families in crisis and end of life issues.
• Experience and competency to perform a psycho-social assessment and intervene appropriately.
• Experience and competency to work in the home or facility setting.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, be flexible and prioritize work load.
• Must be highly organized.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR THE SOCIAL WORKER:

• At least one year in a health care setting required, preferably home care or hospice
• Prior clinical experience working with geriatric, oncology or terminally ill populations highly desirable
• Work Location: On the road

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