What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Social Worker position at Reliance Hospice & Palliative Care?
Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care is actively looking for a Palliative Care Social Worker to work with us Part-Time and support our patients around Whittier-Downey-Long Beach down to 10 freeway area. Hourly salary starts at $36 and is negotiable depending on years of experience.
Palliative Care Social Worker Responsibilities & Duties
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs.
- Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the palliative care team.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
- Offer counseling and crisis intervention services.
- Facilitate family meetings and communication among care teams.
- Assist with advanced care planning and decision-making processes.
- Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
- Advocate for the needs and wishes of the patient in care planning discussions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient cases.
- Provide bereavement support and grief counseling.
- Document patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely.
- Educate patients and families about illness progression and care options.
Palliative Care Social Worker Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
- Experience in palliative care or hospice settings. (preferred)
- Spanish speaking, preferred.
- Strong understanding of end-of-life care and ethical issues in palliative care.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Training in grief counseling and bereavement support.
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families.
- Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36
