Hospice Social Worker

About the role

We are currently seeking a talented, compassionate Clinical Social Worker to provide care to patients & families residing in Anne Arundel County. This position is Full-time with a schedule of 40-hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities

• Assesses each patient/family admitted to Hospice of the Chesapeake (HOC) services for psychosocial issues impacting on the care-giving system, including an assessment of the environmental, age specific, spiritual and financial impact of loss on patients, families, caregivers, and clients.
• Formulates individualized plans of care for patients based on assessed needs, strengths, limitations and goals. Includes patient and caregivers in the care planning process. Ensures that patient’s desires are taken into account when the treatment plan is formulated.
• Regularly reassesses for changing needs.
• Participates actively in IDT meetings, functioning as an advocate for the patient and family. Communicates initial/ongoing plan of care appropriately to multidisciplinary treatment team. Collaborates with providers and treatment team to identify and evaluate patient outcomes and to evaluate variances in expected behavior and appropriateness of care.
• Maintains current referral information on local human services organizations and provides timely referrals to patient/caregivers as needed. Provides follow up as appropriate to assess effectiveness, and assumes an advocacy role, when indicated, to facilitate holistic care.
• Provides counseling and emotional support and/or crisis intervention as per professional standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maryland.
• Experience working with patients and families facing serious illness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles and practices.
• Experience with grief counseling and bereavement care.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of psychosocial interventions.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Hospice of the Chesapeake offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, education and credentialing. Other benefits include:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Competitive, commensurate with experience, education and credentialing.

Schedule

Full-time, 40-hours per week, Monday - Friday.