Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Psychosocial Care

VITAS Healthcare; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 51,660; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut is seeking a Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and provide counseling for terminally ill patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have a Master's of Social Work and experience in healthcare settings. Responsibilities include developing psychosocial care plans, facilitating referrals to community resources, and providing bereavement support. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel per job requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of community resources or willingness to obtain this knowledge.
• Knowledge of psychosocial issues in terminally ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary plan of care preparation for psychosocial care.
• Performs bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments.
• Provides individual and family supportive counseling.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

Capacity to relate and work well with others

Ability to be an effective patient and family advocate

Education

Masters of Social Work

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut is seeking a Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and provide counseling for terminally ill patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have a Master's of Social Work and experience in healthcare settings. Responsibilities include developing psychosocial care plans, facilitating referrals to community resources, and providing bereavement support. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.