What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Social Worker position at HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE INC?
Description
We are looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable Social Worker to join our Inpatient team! This position will be working specifically with our Hospice House patients, but float to the hospitals when census/needs dictate. This Social Worker candidate will have good hospital case management experience with a knowledgeable skill base in community resources, discharge planning and end of life care. If you feel like this could be a good role for you or you would like to inquire - please reach out!
STATUS/HOURS:
- Full Time – 40 hours per week
- Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm or 10:00am-6:00pm
- Participates in Saturday on call rotation or dedicated Saturday coverage
- Monday-Friday with alternating Saturday coverage the following week with one weekday off or Tuesday-Saturday schedule
FLSA:
Exempt
FUNCTION:
As a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary team, the primary focus is to respond to the emotional and psychological needs of the patient/family by providing counseling and emotional support to help them through issues of terminal illness and related decision-making, grief and loss. The social worker provides concrete social services, including custodial care planning, placement and discharge planning, if needed, and actively follows the patient/family care plan in collaboration with all disciplines.
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree in social work required – LMSW eligible (able to obtain licensure within one year)
- LMSW or LCSW preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of two (2) years of medical social work experience with one (1) year in medical social work, hospice and/or grief counseling, community home health, preferred.
- One year of case management experience preferred
