Hospice Social Worker - Inpatient & Bereavement Counseling

Hireez; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking a Social Worker to provide essential social work services, primarily in an Inpatient Unit. The role requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, active Florida license, and experience in healthcare settings, preferably hospice. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing counseling, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with other care team members. The candidate must also comply with regulatory requirements and maintain documentation for patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Clear and Active Professional License to practice in the state of Florida.
• 1-2 years of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's needs in the Inpatient Unit.
• Provides individual counseling of patients and family members coping with terminal illness.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Professional License in Florida

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

A healthcare organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking a Social Worker to provide essential social work services, primarily in an Inpatient Unit. The role requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, active Florida license, and experience in healthcare settings, preferably hospice. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing counseling, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with other care team members. The candidate must also comply with regulatory requirements and maintain documentation for patient care.