LCSW: Palliative Care & Discharge Planning Specialist

City of Hope; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients with serious illness. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct family conferences and guide discharge planning, addressing high-risk psychosocial factors that affect health decisions.

You will counsel patients and families, educate staff on palliative care, and document all interventions in the EHR with clear communication and advocacy for

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient and family care.
• Conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments for seriously ill patients.
• Educate staff on social work practice, palliative care, and end-of-life issues.
• Document interventions in the electronic health record accurately and timely.
• Facilitate family conferences and discharge planning with high-risk psychosocial factors.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Psychosocial Assessment

Family Conferencing

Care Coordination

Education

MSW Degree

LCSW Licensure

Job description

City of Hope seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients with serious illness. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct family conferences and guide discharge planning, addressing high-risk psychosocial factors that affect health decisions.

You will counsel patients and families, educate staff on palliative care, and document all interventions in the EHR with clear communication and advocacy for