Hospice Social Worker

Ocean Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Matched 401(k)

PTO Days

Job summary

Serenity Hospice Care in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join our Monmouth County team. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm, focusing on psychosocial assessments, bereavement services, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW with plans to obtain LSW within 6 months, is proficient in Microsoft Office, and can work well independently and with teams. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• MSW required, must obtain LSW within 6 months of employement.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes as needed.
• Able to self-manage and work with teams
• Organized & Detail Orientated.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Drivers License with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing the social services section of the assessment process as well as provide on-going care to patients and their families as needed.
• Assist with performing bereavement services (calls, mailings, documentation).
• Provide updates to the bereavement plan of care as necessary.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings as needed.
• Managing and completing all psych-social assessments
• Educating the patient and family about services
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Reliability

Detail orientation

Education

MSW

LSW within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serenity Hospice provides caring and compassionate hospice care services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms; foster a state of calmness and harmony; and encourage an appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences.

Serenity Hospice Care is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Social Worker for our Monmouth County areas. This position is full time, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with performing the social services section of the assessment process as well as provide on-going care to patients and their families as needed.
• Assist with performing bereavement services (calls, mailings, documentation).
• Provide updates to the bereavement plan of care as necessary.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings as needed.
• Managing and completing all psych-social assessments
• Educating the patient and family about services
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• MSW required, must obtain LSW within 6 months of employement.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes as needed.
• Able to self-manage and work with teams
• Organized & Detail Orientated.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Drivers License with reliable transportation.

This position is full time, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days.

Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.