What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Ascend Health?
Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!
Now Hiring - Social Worker (York & Lancaster, PA)
Hours: Per Diem
The Social Worker will be responsible for but is not limited to:
Master's Degree in Social Work
Professional Experience:
We are proud to Offer:
Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Now Hiring - Social Worker (York & Lancaster, PA)
Hours: Per Diem
The Social Worker will be responsible for but is not limited to:
- Assesses emotional factors related to terminal illness.
- Assesses environmental resources and obstacles to maintain safety
- Provides emotional support, short-term crisis intervention and individual and/or family counseling when indicated
- Maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals
- Evaluates patient/family response to psychosocial interventions
- Assesses special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, space, role of family members and special traditions
- Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial assessments Assesses the patient/family psychosocial status, potential for risk of suicide and/or abuse or neglect
Master's Degree in Social Work
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Social Work experience, Hospice preferred
- Must have a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certificate
- Understanding of hospice philosophy related to families in crisis and end of life issues
- Ability to multitask & prioritize work load
- Must be willing to travel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
We are proud to Offer:
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
- And More!
Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/M/F/DV
#APPLOIOTHER
