What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Social Worker - Palliative Care - Central Region position at HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC.?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Pallative Care Social Worker works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide psychological, social, and interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral/medical health, levels of care, disease and illness and wellness and recovery.
This is an onsite position based at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. Some cross coverage may be needed for other campuses such as Raritan Bay. A flexible schedule is needed and prior experience in hospice, palliative care and acute care is strongly desired.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
- 0-3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
- Work under the supervision or guidance of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in a variety of settings.
- Knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.
- Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- NJ Licensed Social Worker.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
