Social Worker

MJHS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

MJHS in New York, NY, is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide psychosocial support and services to hospice patients and their families. Responsibilities include developing individual care plans, participating in discharge planning, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualified candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Social Work with a minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting. New York State MSW licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support and Social Work services to hospice patients.
• Serve as a social work member of hospice IDG.
• Develop the social work plan of care based on patient and family needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Clinical data input

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Social Work

New York State MSW licensure

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Come lead with us at New York, NY. $15,000 Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Assistance! MJHS is a large not-for-profit health system in the Greater New York area. Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care at Menorah, and the research based MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care. We also offer Elderplan/HomeFirst: health plans for Medicare and dual-eligible individuals. As a not-for-profit organization, many of our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of grateful families, corporate donors and grants, as well as our own employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support and Social Work services to hospice patients and their family members who are at an inpatient unit, nursing home or home care setting.
• Provide pre- and post-bereavement services.
• Serve as a social work member of hospice IDG and as liaison between hospice, inpatient and nursing home staff.
• Develop the social work plan of care, set goals and make recommendations based on the patient and family needs.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation reflecting palliative social work assessments and interventions.
• Participate in discharge planning when appropriate for patients admitted into inpatient facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Minimum of one year experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel preferred.
• New York State MSW licensure.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Possess excellent organizational, communication and listening skills.
• Ability to input clinical data proficiently.