Palliative Care LCSW Social Worker

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare•Wilmington, NC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider with over 40 years of service in southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. They are committed to employee well-being and growth, offering comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, retirement plans with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. The organization fosters a culture of respect, trust, and compassion, and ranks highly in employee satisfaction.

Requirements

MSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work.
Licensed Clinical Social Work license required.
At least two years of professional social work experience, preferably in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

Completion of American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation / PIN training and credentialing within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessment of social, emotional, and practical needs to patients and families in the outpatient PC clinic, private residences, and care facilities via in-person or telehealth.
Introduce and educate patients and families about Palliative Care and Hospice services.
Conduct independent psychosocial assessments/evaluations.
Provide 1:1 psychotherapy as a reimbursed service.
Participate in professional team reviews of patient care and cases.
Provide casework and group work for patients and their families.
Identify communication resources and assist patients and families in connecting with resources.
Facilitate advance care planning.
Perform bio-psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, spiritual, financial, and environmental strengths/stressors related to diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation.
Conduct supportive counseling and problem-solving within the scope of degree/license to address issues related to chronic/terminal illness.
Facilitate goals-of-care meetings and counseling sessions/visits to address immediate needs/concerns.
Provide comprehensive outpatient psychosocial evaluation and therapy, including diagnostic interviews and psychotherapy.
Collaborate with the palliative care team in identifying and achieving patient care goals.
Coordinate care with other LCFL staff, hospital providers/staff, and external agency staff.
Maintain working knowledge of community resources and educate patients, families, and staff on accessing and utilizing them.
Attend/participate in continuing development annually to enhance professional practice.
Appropriately communicate information in accordance with LCFL policies and procedures.
Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently, including documentation and billing for psychotherapy services.
Maintain and adjust schedule to enhance program performance.
Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations.
Maintain and promote customer satisfaction.
Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare daily.