What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Broad Reach Healthcare?
Broad Reach Healthcare is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Broad Reach Hospice is seeking a qualified SOCIAL WORKER to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals.
As a Social Worker at Broad Reach Hospice you will collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to participate in assessments, develop care plans, carry out psychosocial treatments, and manage discharge planning for both in-patient and home care patients.
Social Worker Responsibilities
Broad Reach Hospice is seeking a qualified SOCIAL WORKER to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals.
As a Social Worker at Broad Reach Hospice you will collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to participate in assessments, develop care plans, carry out psychosocial treatments, and manage discharge planning for both in-patient and home care patients.
Social Worker Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive initial psychosocial and bereavement evaluations and assist in the development and implementation of the plan of care.
- Continually assess patient/family needs and counseling.
- Provide short term crisis intervention and individual/family counseling.
- Observe, evaluate, and report on psychosocial, spiritual, physical, and financial condition affecting the patient/family.
- Develop and maintain communication with community agencies/services to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate referrals.
- Travel extensively to patient homes, hospitals, and nursing facilities throughout Broad Reach Hospice's service area.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling.
- Massachusetts State Licensure at LSW, LCSW or LICSW level.
- Strong background in mental health/counseling.
- Experience in health services delivery.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong team working skills.
- Experience in conducting assessments of patient/family psychosocial history.
- Strong problem solving and task prioritization skills.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K match
- Paid time off and Vacation
- Voluntary Disability, Home, and Auto Insurance
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Sick Days
- Health and wellness
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