Licensed Masters Social Worker - Full-time

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Gas Card

401(K)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Cullman, Alabama. This role focuses on assessing psychosocial needs and providing psychoeducation and counseling to terminally ill patients and their families. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Work and relevant licensure.

Key responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, implementing care plans, and regularly attending interdisciplinary meetings. The position offers a full benefits package, including PTO, medical benefits, and more.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work.
• Professional Licensure as a Masters Social Worker in the State of employment.
• Clinical experience related to death, dying, and bereavement.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and families.
• Regularly assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Attend weekly interdisciplinary meetings.
• Assist family in planning for funeral arrangements.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Supportive counseling

Knowledge of hospice regulations

Flexible scheduling

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Professional Licensure as a Masters Social Worker

Job description

Position Summary

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is responsible for assessing the psychosocial symptoms experienced by the patient and their family. This role involves the development of psychosocial objectives aimed at alleviating the identified symptoms, as well as delivering psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and casework interventions necessary to achieve these objectives. The Social Worker also offers psychosocial education and consultation to the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

Hours / Schedule

Full Time; (40) hours / week

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work.
• Professional Licensure as a Masters Social Worker in the State of employment.
• Clinical experience or formal training related to death, dying, and bereavement.
• Equivalent combination of specialized training, education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledgeable of hospice state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include some evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Regularly assess the patient and family psychosocial needs.
• Regularly assess the pre-bereavement/anticipatory grief needs.
• Implement the Plan of Care provisions to meet patient needs to include social service goals for alleviating problems, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement care.
• Regularly re-evaluate the patient's and family's psychosocial needs.
• Attend weekly interdisciplinary meetings to identify risks that were not evident and/or assessed.
• Participate in on-call rotation with other social work team members as assigned or directed.
• Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Perform other LMSW duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay.
• Gas Card and Car Maintenance Stipend.
• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees.
• 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Internal Company Advancement.
• Free end of life training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Mission of Affinity Hospice is building the legacy of providing exceptional individualized hospice and palliative care, which ensures the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support of our patients; their family members; and employees within the communities we serve.