Palliative Care Field Social Worker - Impact & Support

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health ExpressCare in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Field Social Worker - Palliative Care to perform psychosocial assessments and contribute to an interdisciplinary care plan for hospice patients and families. The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of healthcare experience.

Strong crisis intervention, team collaboration, and excellent communication skills are essential to provide bereavement support, community referrals,

Qualifications

• MSW completed at CSWE-accredited school.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills with crisis intervention capability.
• Ability to build relationships with patients, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families.
• Develop and document an interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Provide psychosocial support to patient/caregiver and facilitate referrals.
• Coordinate Nursing Home/ALF transfers and bereavement assessment.
• Educate community about Hospice care and act as a team resource.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment skills

Customer service orientation

Time management

Professionalism

Bereavement assessment

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Halifax Health ExpressCare in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Field Social Worker - Palliative Care to perform psychosocial assessments and contribute to an interdisciplinary care plan for hospice patients and families. The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of healthcare experience.

Strong crisis intervention, team collaboration, and excellent communication skills are essential to provide bereavement support, community referrals,