Hospice Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) - Berkshire, MA

Hospice-Care-in-the-Berkshires; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Care in the Berkshires seeks a licensed social worker (LCSW/LICSW) to assess psychosocial status, conduct comprehensive social evaluations, and plan interventions with an interdisciplinary team in Pittsfield, MA. The role includes documenting care, educating staff on cultural needs, and contributing to discharge planning.

The ideal candidate has MA licensure (LCSW/LICSW), at least one year in health care, and good communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Minimum of one year experience in health care.
• Experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Massachusetts licensure: LCSW or LICSW.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Educates interdisciplinary group on patient and family cultural needs and traditions.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Participates in discharge planning when needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Licensure: LCSW/LICSW (MA)

Job description

Hospice Care in the Berkshires seeks a licensed social worker (LCSW/LICSW) to assess psychosocial status, conduct comprehensive social evaluations, and plan interventions with an interdisciplinary team in Pittsfield, MA. The role includes documenting care, educating staff on cultural needs, and contributing to discharge planning.

The ideal candidate has MA licensure (LCSW/LICSW), at least one year in health care, and good communication and organizational skills.