Hospice Social Worker

Capital Caring; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to join their dedicated team in Virginia. This role involves providing essential social work services to patients and their families, ensuring comprehensive care in line with professional standards. You will actively participate in developing and evaluating individualized care plans while contributing to patient education and counseling. If you possess a Master's degree in Social Work and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Two years of master’s level experience in an interdisciplinary health care setting preferred.
• Must be licensed or license eligible in compliance with jurisdiction of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect social work services to patients and families.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.

Skills

Interdisciplinary Care Coordination

Patient Counseling

Care Plan Development

Social Work Services

Education and Training

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

QUAPI Program Participation

Job description

Overview

Hospice Social Worker - The Social Worker provides a wide variety of direct and indirect social work services to patients/caregivers/families in accordance with 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, in accordance with current professional standards and practice. The Social Worker participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment; develops and evaluates the Plan of Care; contributes to patient and family counseling and education and participates in the QUAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training.

Schedule: full time, Monday-Friday

Location: Prince William and Fauquier Counties, VA

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.

Responsibilities

The Hospice Social Worker, an active member of the Capital Caring Health Interdisciplinary Team, provides a wide variety of direct and indirect social work services to patients/caregivers/families in accordance with the individualized plan of care, as prescribed by the physician. The Social Worker actively participates in coordination of all aspects of the patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice. She/he participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment; develops and evaluates the Plan of Care; contributes to patient and family counseling and education, and participates in the QUAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

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

Education Requirements:

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