Social Worker

Caring Hospice Services; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Hospice Services is seeking a per diem social worker to provide compassionate social work services to patients and families and to assure adequate and timely coverage of patients in home and facility settings. The role requires a valid LMSW, a reliable car, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You should be able to perform psycho-social assessments and intervene appropriately, while managing multiple tasks in a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid LMSW license required.
• Must have a car for travel to patient locations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding psycho-social issues in crisis and end-of-life care.
• Experience with psycho-social assessments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families.
• Assure adequate and timely coverage of patients.
• Work in home or facility settings as needed.

Skills

LMSW licensed

Must have car

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

LMSW

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The responsibilities of the position include providing social work services to patients and families and to assure adequate and timely coverage of patients.

JOB SUMMARY:

The responsibilities of the position include providing social work services to patients and families and to assure adequate and timely coverage of patients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PER DIEM SOCIAL WORKER:

• Valid LMSW
• Must have a car
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the psycho-social issues related to families in crisis and end of life issues.
• Experience and competency to perform a psycho-social assessment and intervene appropriately.
• Experience and competency to work in the home or facility setting.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, be flexible and prioritize work load.
• Must be highly organized.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• At least one year in a health care setting required, preferably home care or hospice
• Prior clinical experience working with geriatric, oncology or terminally ill populations highly desirable

Work Location: On the road

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