Hospice Social Worker II MSW-
Medical University of South Carolina•Camden, NJ
About The Position
The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services to patients receiving end-of-life services. The role includes assessing patients’ and families’ unique biopsychosocial needs and developing a plan of care. The social worker provides education, support, individual and family counseling, and connections to community resources and services. The role also involves ongoing collaboration 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 patients receiving end-of-life services.
- Assess the biopsychosocial needs of patients and their families or caregivers.
- Develop a plan of care based on the patient’s and family’s needs.
- 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
