Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Care & Advocacy

Care New England; Warwick (RI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Care New England seeks a Hospice Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families in hospice care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address emotional, social, and spiritual needs and advocate for patient choices in end-of-life planning.

The role emphasizes counseling, education, crisis response, and connection to community resources, with a focus on dignified, patient-centered care in a sensitive setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Prior experience as a Clinical Social Worker.
• State licensure as an LCSW.

Aufgaben

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' and families' psychosocial needs, considering emotional, mental, and social factors.
• Offer empathetic counseling and emotional support to patients and families.
• Facilitate discussions about advance care planning and directives.
• Respond promptly to crises and emergencies with immediate support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate psychosocial needs into care plans.
• Connect patients and families with community resources for ongoing support.
• Provide education on hospice philosophy, end-of-life processes, and available services.
• Maintain confidential documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Advocate for patients' rights and respect for beliefs and preferences.
• Offer bereavement counseling and support to families after loss.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

LCSW licensure

Jobbeschreibung

Care New England seeks a Hospice Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families in hospice care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address emotional, social, and spiritual needs and advocate for patient choices in end-of-life planning.

The role emphasizes counseling, education, crisis response, and connection to community resources, with a focus on dignified, patient-centered care in a sensitive setting.