Hospice Medical Social Worker
Calvary Hospital · New York, New York, United States · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$95k–$103k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services, psychosocial and bereavement counseling to hospice patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Provides medical social services, psychosocial and bereavement counseling to hospice patients and families.
- Ensures continuity of care by commuting to multiple territories.
- Works within the hospice’s philosophy of non-abandonment, providing comprehensive care including emotional, spiritual, and physical support.
Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year bereavement counseling experience preferred.
- At least one year of Hospice or Home Care experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to commute to multiple territories to ensure continuity of care.
- A valid driver's license and a vehicle are required (this requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory).
- Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions.
Qualifications
- MSW from an accredited school of social work and one-year related experience.
- LMSW or LCSW required.
Benefits
- Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days.
- Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service).
- Participation in 403(b).
- Voluntary benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check.
- Free on-site parking.
Physical Requirements
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time.
Schedule
Commutes to multiple territories to ensure continuity of care.
Pay
$94,995.35 - $102,735.04/annually
Region
Westchester area