On-Call Hospice Social Worker — Bereavement & Field Care

Calvary Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Hospital is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide medical social services and counseling to patients and families in a palliative care setting. The role requires MSW and the ability to travel across multiple territories to ensure continuity of care.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of hospice or home care experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school of social work with one year related experience.
• New York LMSW or LCSW eligible preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to travel to multiple territories for continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services, psychosocial and bereavement counseling to hospice patients and families.
• Support continuity of care across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Manhattan territories.
• Coordinate with care teams and ensure patient and family needs are addressed.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

MSW from an accredited school of social work

Job description

Calvary Hospital is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide medical social services and counseling to patients and families in a palliative care setting. The role requires MSW and the ability to travel across multiple territories to ensure continuity of care.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of hospice or home care experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a valid driver's license.