Hospice Social Worker (LCSW & LiCSW)
Ascend Health · Randolph, MA · 3 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Social Worker will be responsible for but is not limited to:
- Assesses emotional factors related to terminal illness
- Assesses environmental resources and obstacles to maintain safety
- Provides emotional support, short-term crisis intervention and individual and/or family counseling when indicated
- Maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals
- Evaluates patient/family response to psychosocial interventions
- Assesses special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, space, role of family members and special traditions
- Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial assessments
- Assesses the patient/family psychosocial status, potential for risk of suicide and/or abuse or neglect
Qualifications
- Education: Master's Degree in Social Work
- Professional Experience: Minimum 1 year of Medical Social Work experience, Hospice preferred
- Must have a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certificate
- Understanding of hospice philosophy related to families in crisis and end of life issues
- Ability to multitask & prioritize work load
- Must be willing to travel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
- And More!
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000!
Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 PM
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