Hospice Social Worker

Caring Hospice Services; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Hospice Services seeks a Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families in home and facility settings. The role requires LMSW licensure, reliable transportation, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to assess crises and facilitate end-of-life planning.

Ideal candidates will have built experience in healthcare, preferably in hospice or geriatric care, and be capable of managing multiple priorities while staying organized and

Qualifications

• At least one year in a health care setting, preferably home care or hospice.
• Prior clinical experience with geriatric, oncology or terminally ill populations is highly desirable.
• On-the-road work location implies travel to patient sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families and ensure adequate and timely coverage of patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Psycho-social assessment

Crisis & end-of-life understanding

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Car required

Education

LMSW

Job description

Social Worker Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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:

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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