Palliative Care SW full time (some weekends)

Job Description

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and progress.
Provides emotional support and stress management techniques to patients and families.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions and interventions.
Engages in continuous professional development and stays current with best practices in clinical social work.
Conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments to identify patient needs and barriers to healthcare goals.
Provides individual and family counseling to help patients cope with medical issues and life changes.
Educates patients and families about available community resources and assists with referrals.
Supports patients with end-of-life planning, including advance directives and palliative care options.
Addresses issues of abuse, neglect, and domestic violence, providing appropriate interventions and referrals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to act in an autonomous, self-directed manner while maintaining the ability to collaborate with other members of the team
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills
• Ability to utilize in-house and external resources
• Flexibility in prioritization and effective organizational skills
• Ability to analyze complex technical data and complex interpersonal dynamics in brief time
• Ability to utilize stress management techniques effectively
• Ability to adapt to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity
• Ability to identify, coordinate, utilize, and develop community resources
• Proficiency in the daily use of standard office equipment such as computer, phone, fax, pager, copier, etc.
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Word and Outlook tools
• Skills in advocacy

Education

• Master's
• Field Of Study of Social Work

Work Experience

• 2+ clinical social work
• Acute Care hospital
• In providing psychotherapy
• Working with medically complex children and their families

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$61,502.33 - $114,402.55