Hospice Social Worker

SERENITY HOSPICE CARE; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Matched 401(k)

PTO Days

Job summary

Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our team in New Jersey. This role handles the social services portion of assessments and ongoing care for patients and families, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update care plans.

The successful candidate will hold an MSW and LSW in NJ, have at least 1 year of hospice experience, and demonstrate reliability, organization, and the ability to travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• MSW and LSW licensure required.
• 1 year of hospice experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel.
• Self-managed, independent, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete all psychosocial assessments.
• Educate patient and family about services.
• Manage financial information for patients and families.
• With the interdisciplinary team, develop a plan of care.
• Assist patient and family with personal, financial, or environmental difficulties.
• Collaborate with the team to manage ongoing issues.
• Assess and reassess social, emotional, and financial factors for patients and families.
• Identify and promote community and family resources for the care plan.
• Prepare and maintain clinical documentation accurately and timely.

Education

MSW

LSW

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 compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team! This position will be responsible for performing the social services section of the assessment process as well as provide on-going care to patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and completing all psych-social assessments
• Educating the patient and family about services
• Managing financial information from patients and family
• With the interdisciplinary team, develop a plan of care.
• Assist the patient and family with difficulties (personal, financial, environmental)
• Collaborate with the team to manage any ongoing issues
• Assess and reassess ongoing social, emotional and financial factors for the patient and family
• Identify and promote community and family resources to assist with the patients plan of care
• Develop, prepare and maintain clinical documentation with accuracy, and on time according to the prescribed policies

Requirements:

• Hold valid MSW and LSW for the state of NJ
• 1 Year of Hospice Experience
• Reliable Transportation & Willing to Travel
• Have working knowledge of territory
• Self-Managed; Independent
• Organized

What We Offer:

Monday - Friday Work Schedule (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)

No Nights or Weekends required.

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.