What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Southeast Hospice Network?
SHN is looking for a social worker to join our interdisciplinary team of professionals. The primary function is to provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit. The social worker will also work closely with the hospice chaplain in providing bereavement counseling/caregiver contact.
Necessary Skills:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE School
- Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located
- One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; ability to support others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of repeated loss
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
