Social Worker - Per Diem

Caring Hospice Services; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Caring Hospice Services in Delaware seeks a Per Diem Social Worker to provide social work services to patients and families, ensuring timely coverage. The role requires an LMSW, a car, and strong interpersonal and communication skills in a home or facility setting.

Candidates should have 1+ year in healthcare, experience with geriatric or terminally ill populations, and be able to work on the road. Excellent organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid LMSW licensure.
• Must have a car.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding psycho-social issues related to families in crisis and end-of-life care.
• Experience conducting psycho-social assessments and interventions.
• Experience in home or facility settings.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, be flexible and prioritize workload.
• Highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families.
• Assure adequate and timely coverage of patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Psycho-social assessment

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

LMSW license

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.

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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