Social Worker

About the role

Come lead with us at Bronx, NY, with a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Assistance. 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 research-based programs. As a not-for-profit organization, many of our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of grateful families, corporate donors, and grants, as well as our own employees.

In this position, you will provide psychosocial support and Social Work services to Hospice patients and their family members in various settings, including inpatient units, nursing homes, and home care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post bereavement services
• Serve as a social work member of the hospice IDG and as liaison between hospice, inpatient, and nursing home staff
• 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

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Social Work
• Minimum of one year of experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Word and Excel preferred
• New York State MSW licensure
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and listening skills
• Ability to input clinical data proficiently
• Car and driver's license required