Social Worker

Metropolitan Jewish Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

Metropolitan Jewish Health System is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and services to Hospice patients and their families in New York City. The role involves developing individualized care plans and conducting thorough documentation of assessments.

A minimum of one year of healthcare experience and a valid New York state master social work license (LMSW/LCSW) are required. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with diverse teams.

This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Valid Driver license and car required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support and Social Work services to Hospice patients.
• Develop the social work plan of care based on patient needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of social work assessments.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Proficient in clinical data input

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of social work

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

$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.

Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a significant difference when dealing with a life-limiting condition. We offer a broad range of services in the community or facility-based to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end of life care.

Responsibilities

• In this position, you will 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
• You will provide pre and post bereavement services
• You will serve as a social work member of hospice IDG and as liaison between hospice, inpatient and nursing home staff
• You will develop the social work plan of care, set goals and make recommendations based on the patient and family needs
• You will maintain accurate and current documentation reflecting palliative social work assessments and interventions
• To take part in discharge planning when appropriate for patients admitted into inpatient facility

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
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) required in the state of New York
• Valid Driver license and car required
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environmentPossess excellent organizational, communication and listening skills
• Ability to input clinical data proficiently
• Bilingual Spanish preferred