Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Care & Counseling

Chapters Health System; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System in Maryland is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families and caregivers within an end-of-life care program.

You will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, assess emotional and social needs, provide crisis counseling, and advocate for patient choices. Travel to patients' homes and facilities is required during care delivery.

A MSW and active licensure in DC/MD/VA are required.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years of MSW social work experience in healthcare.
• Must have licensure from DC, MD, or VA governing body.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Address emotional and biopsychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Travel to patients' homes and facilities as part of care delivery.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

MSW degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Chapters Health System in Maryland is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families and caregivers within an end-of-life care program.

You will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, assess emotional and social needs, provide crisis counseling, and advocate for patient choices. Travel to patients' homes and facilities is required during care delivery.

A MSW and active licensure in DC/MD/VA are required.