Full Time Medical Social Worker

Croí Health • Milton, MA

1d • $38 - $52

About The Position

Why Croí Health? Croí Health is a mission-driven, non-profit organization providing home health, palliative, hospice, and wellness services across 27 communities, from Milton to Plymouth. Consistently earning five-star CMS ratings, we lead with innovation, quality, and heart. Join us and make a difference every day—because here, caring is more than what we do, it’s who we are. We are looking for an experienced, talented, and compassionate Hospice Social Worker for a full-time position in the Milton, Quincy, Weymouth, Holbrook, Braintree ad Randolph areas. What will you be doing: The Hospice Social Worker will work as a part of a home-based interdisciplinary team providing counseling and targeted interventions for a population of homebound patients and their caregivers who are receiving Palliative or Hospice services through Croí Health. You will conduct an initial psychosocial assessment of the patient/caregiver contributing to the Agency's plan of care. The Hospice Social Worker strives for optimal patient outcomes with improved functioning and an increased ability to self-manage their bio-psych-social challenges. To provide medical services to Hospice patients/and or family members reflective of the philosophy, mission, and standards established by the Agency. Compensation: 38/hr.-52/hr.

Requirements

• Current MA license in good standing
• Master of social work from an accredited program (MSW)
• 3 years + experience of social work experience, hospice work a plus
• In-depth knowledge of social service skills and resources
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to harmoniously interact with patients/clients, families and colleagues
• Handle pressure in various work environments and work in field
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational, flexibility and time management skills
• Keeping up to date with education, policies and procedures
• Ability to cover full South Shore field and in future focus on one central area
• Flexibility for on call holiday and weekend rotation

Nice To Haves

• Previous community health and medical health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial psychosocial assessment of the patient/caregiver contributing to the Agency's plan of care.
• Strive for optimal patient outcomes with improved functioning and an increased ability to self-manage their bio-psych-social challenges.
• Provide medical services to Hospice patients/and or family members reflective of the philosophy, mission, and standards established by the Agency.

What This Job Offers

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