Field Social Worker - Hospice

Day (United States of America) Field Social Worker - Hospice - MSW from Council on Social

• Work Education (CSWE) accredited school. - Licensed or licensed eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. - Valid driving license and good driving record. - Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience. - Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources - One year of social work experience in a health care setting required. -
• Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics. -
• Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting. - Organization, time-management, and self-awareness. - Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization. - Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required - Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. -
• Provide and document psychosocial assessments -
• Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver -
• Facilitate community referrals -
• Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers -
• Assess bereavement needs -
• Provide crisis intervention -
• Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team -
• Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care