Hospice Social Worker - Per Diem Crisis & Family Support

Hospice Services of Massachusetts; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay for hourly and salaried

Overtime pay for hourly employees

Career advancement opportunities

Employer discount program

Job summary

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is seeking a per diem social worker to support our patients in the Merrimack Valley. The role focuses on planning, organizing, developing, and directing social services to meet the emotional and social needs of residents at the end of life.

You will assess psychosocial status, provide counseling, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain records, educate families on advance directives, and connect patients with community resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care and hospice preferred.
• Massachusetts LSW, LICSW or LCSW required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families; communicate findings to the care team.
• Carry out social evaluations including family dynamics and caregiver abilities.
• Counsel patients and families regarding stress and coping.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Maintain clinical records for referred patients.

Skills

Healthcare experience

License/credential

Independent decision making

Education

Massachusetts LSW/LICSW/LCSW license

Job description

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is seeking a per diem social worker to support our patients in the Merrimack Valley. The role focuses on planning, organizing, developing, and directing social services to meet the emotional and social needs of residents at the end of life.

You will assess psychosocial status, provide counseling, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain records, educate families on advance directives, and connect patients with community resources.