Hospice Social Worker

Capital Caring Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Washington is seeking a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to join their home care team. The role involves providing comprehensive social work services to patients and families, developing care plans, and participating in interdisciplinary assessments. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social Work and experience in healthcare settings. This full-time position requires a commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Qualifications

• Accepts new MSW graduates and seasoned Social Workers with two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of patient care according to professional standards.

Skills

Social Work

Patient Counseling

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

The Hospice Social Worker home care 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 participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments, 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 - days Monday-Friday

Location : Washington, .

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker actively participates in coordination of all aspects of the patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Will accept new MSW graduates as well as seasoned Social Workers with two years of master’s level experience in an interdisciplinary health care setting.

Education Requirements

Must have a Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Licensing Requirements

License or license eligible is preferred but will accept new graduates with MSW.

Driver's License

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