Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Family Support

Ascend Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is hiring a Social Worker to assess emotional factors related to terminal illness and provide counseling to patients and families. The role involves coordinating with community resources, evaluating psychosocial responses, and addressing cultural considerations in end-of-life care.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Social Work and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certificate, with at least one year of medical social work experience, hospice preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certificate is required.
• Minimum 1 year of medical social work experience; hospice preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Assess emotional factors related to terminal illness.
• Assess environmental resources and safety obstacles.
• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and individual/family counseling as needed.
• Liaise with community agencies to coordinate referrals and services.
• Evaluate patient/family response to psychosocial interventions.
• Consider cultural diversity in communication and caregiving needs.
• Perform initial psychosocial assessments and assess risk for suicide/abuse/neglect.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Willing to travel

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is hiring a Social Worker to assess emotional factors related to terminal illness and provide counseling to patients and families. The role involves coordinating with community resources, evaluating psychosocial responses, and addressing cultural considerations in end-of-life care.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Social Work and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certificate, with at least one year of medical social work experience, hospice preferred.