Social Worker

About the Role

Come lead with us at Queens, NY. MJHS is a large not-for-profit health system in the Greater New York area, offering a range of health services including home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care, and health plans for Medicare and dual-eligible individuals.

In this position, you will provide psychosocial support and Social Work services to Hospice patients and their family members in inpatient units, nursing homes, or home care settings. You will also provide pre- and post-bereavement services, serve as a social work member of the hospice IDG, and act as a liaison between hospice, inpatient, and nursing home staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop the social work plan of care, set goals, and make recommendations based on patient and family needs.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation reflecting palliative social work assessments and interventions.
• Participate in discharge planning when appropriate for patients admitted into inpatient facilities.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Input clinical data proficiently.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) required in the state of New York.
• Valid Driver’s license and car required.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Assistance available.