Job Description

Day (United States of America)Field Social Worker - HospiceThe Field Social Worker will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment and participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care, supporting the psychosocial needs of the Hospice patient/family to ensure the best possible psychosocial outcomes.- MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
- Licensed or licensed eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida.
- Valid driving license and good driving record.
- Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience.
- Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting required.
- Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting.
- Organization, time-management, and self-awareness.
- Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization.
- Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required
- Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provide and document psychosocial assessments
- Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver
- Facilitate community referrals
- Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers
- Assess bereavement needs
- Provide crisis intervention
- Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care