Social Worker-MSW-PD

St. Catherine of Siena • Farmingdale, NY

126d • $72,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Good Shepherd Hospice, a member of Catholic Health, is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Social Worker to assist patients receiving hospice care and their families in coping with problems resulting from terminal illness. In doing so, the social worker interviews patients and families to obtain psychosocial history and, in conjunction with Hospice team members, establishes a comprehensive, interdisciplinary plan of care. Prepares and updates social work case records including patient and family assessments, nature of social problems, therapy, intervention and response. Directs patients to designated community agencies or resources as necessary. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of social work theories, therapies and techniques of casework process, as well as principles of public welfare and must possess the ability to work non-judgmentally with patients and families of many cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a NY State Department of Education and Council of Social Work Education accredited school required.
• Minimum of 2 years prior clinical experience in the healthcare field, specific to bereavement and counseling services for severely ill or terminally ill patients and their family.
• Current Certification by the New York State Department of Education as a Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients receiving hospice care and their families in coping with problems resulting from terminal illness.
• Interview patients and families to obtain psychosocial history.
• Establish a comprehensive, interdisciplinary plan of care in conjunction with Hospice team members.
• Prepare and update social work case records including patient and family assessments.
• Document the nature of social problems, therapy, intervention, and response.
• Direct patients to designated community agencies or resources as necessary.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages
• Generous tuition assistance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Culture that supports professional and educational growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree