Field Social Worker - Palliative Care

- MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.- 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