Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - PRN

About the role

At Brookhaven Hospice, we're seeking a patient-centered Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) to deliver exceptional social work services to our hospice patients and their families. Your primary responsibility will be providing counseling and guidance to support their emotional well-being and coping capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
• Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.
• Provide individualized care advocacy by implementing personalized social work plans and collaborating with the Bereavement Coordinator.
• Shape care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.
• Provide empathetic counseling to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Licenses Required: Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work; Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.
• Experience Preferred: Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a hospice setting; Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting; long term care or medical surgical/acute care setting preferred.

Pay

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.