Hospice Social Worker - Queens

Davita Inc.; Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a skilled Social Worker to deliver essential patient and family services in various healthcare settings. The role involves conducting assessments, advocating for patient care access, and developing treatment plans. Ideal candidates will possess a Master of Social Work degree and have strong interpersonal skills, including crisis intervention and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Master Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker in New York State required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct service to patients and families using social work modalities.
• Delivers psychoeducation, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Develops and implements treatment and discharge plans.

Skills

Culturally competent service

Psychoeducation

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Assessment skills

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Job description

Job Description

Provides individual and/or group work services to patients and/or their families in various health care settings. Utilizes psychosocial assessment skills to deliver social work services.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provides culturally competent direct service to patients and their families using various social work modalities to help individuals maximize their functioning.
2. Uses high-risk criteria and consultation referrals to identify patients needing or benefiting from social work assessment and intervention. Advocates for individuals to ensure access to healthcare, assesses barriers, and offers solutions.
3. Provides interdisciplinary team with assessment findings and suggests potential impacts on patient care.
4. Delivers psychoeducation, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients and families.
5. Develops and implements safe, timely treatment and discharge plans aligned with site expectations and patient preferences. Communicates with post-acute providers and payers as needed.
6. Incorporates knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs into planning.
7. Maintains proper professional patient care documentation according to site policies and procedures.
8. Represents the department and profession on hospital/site committees and work groups.
9. May supervise undergraduate and graduate social work students by assigning cases, monitoring progress through weekly meetings, and evaluating performance.
10. Consults with program management regarding student training, progress, and development; meets with faculty advisors periodically.
11. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities are considered essential under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned but related are non-essential.

Job Qualifications

1. Master of Social Work degree required.
2. Current license to practice as a Master Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker in New York State required, along with any specialized certifications needed.
3. 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

*Additional Salary Details

The listed salary range or hourly rate is a good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting and may be adjusted in the future. Factors such as location, specialty, service line, experience, education, credentials, contracts, budget, and internal equity may influence the final salary offered.