Hospice Social Worker II MSW

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services to patients receiving end-of-life services. The role includes assessing patients and developing plans of care that consider the unique biopsychosocial needs of patients and their families. The social worker provides education, support, individual and family counseling, and connections to community resources and services, while collaborating on an ongoing basis with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and community health providers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services to hospice patients receiving end-of-life care.
• Assess patients and develop plans of care that address the unique biopsychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provide education and support to patients and families or caregivers.
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Link patients and families to community resources and services.
• Collaborate on an ongoing basis with the IDG and community health providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level