Licensed Hospice Social Worker

Harmonyhospicema; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time position

Paid Holidays

PTO and Sick Time

Job summary

harmonyhospicema in Chicopee, MA seeks a Licensed Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional, social, and spiritual support to patients with end-of-life care and to support families.

Responsibilities include assisting with financial, social and emotional concerns, planning care, coordinating with healthcare teams, and educating families on interventions.

Qualifications

• Hold a master's or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Have at least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Meet state and federal requirements for this position.
• Hold current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns, and teaching effective coping skills.
• Providing social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Communicating changes in patient clinical status to other healthcare team members and care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educating patients, family members, and team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Performing care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
• Identifying risks or threats to patients' health in their environment and implementing appropriate interventions to reduce risks.

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

Licensed Hospice Social Worker

Benefits:

Full Time position

Paid Holidays

PTO and Sick Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Hospice Social Worker to join our Hospice Agency. As a valued member of our healthcare team, you will provide emotional, social, and spiritual support to patients and their families, promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

About the Role:

As a Licensed Hospice Social Worker, you will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals facing end-of-life care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns, and teaching effective coping skills.
• Providing social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Communicating changes in patient clinical status to other healthcare team members and care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educating patients, family members, and team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Performing care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
• Identifying risks or threats to patients' health in their environment and implementing appropriate interventions to reduce risks.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold a master's or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Have at least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Meet state and federal requirements for this position.
• Hold current CPR certification.

Why Join:

We are committed to providing the highest quality compassionate care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for our patients and their families. Our dedicated team is passionate about delivering personalized care, tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient and family.

Remember:

Job Title: Licensed Hospice Social Worker
Job Type: FULL_TIME
Minimum Years of Experience: 1