Social Worker, MSW Hospice Full Time Day
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Position Summary
To screen, assess, and evaluate patients and their families and to identify psychosocial and emotional needs of the patient and family pursuing end of life supportive hospice care. To educate, counsel, and refer as indicated. To plan and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team and community resources
Education
Masters degree in social work from an accredited program required.
Experience
Previous social work experience preferred.
Special Skills
New Jersey Social Work License required. LCSW preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to follow-through using appropriate channels of communication. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , nurses, physicians, Rehab, Chaplains, HHAs, Art Therapist, HHAs, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skill to problem solve. *Driver`s License - current and valid driver`s license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.
Area of Talent: Professional Clinical
Organization: Valley Home Care
Department: VC HOSPICE
Shift: Day
Status: Full Time (36+ hrs/week)
Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm
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United States
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