Social Worker - Palliative Care (Part-time)

Trellis Supportive Care • Winston-Salem, NC

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Trellis Supportive Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Part-time Social Worker, MSW – Palliative Care to provide skilled medical social work services to palliative care patients and their families. This is a grant funded opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where your expertise, compassion, and ability to support patients through complex and emotional circumstances can make a lasting difference.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent medical social work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW preferred.
• Strong counseling skills with individuals and groups.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Compassionate and effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of community social, financial, and healthcare resources.
• Understanding of the medical aspects of caring for patients with life-limiting illness and the psychosocial impact on patients and families.
• Working knowledge and understanding of palliative care techniques and commitment to the philosophy of hospice and palliative care.
• Computer proficiency, including electronic medical records and Microsoft 365
• The ability to establish effective working relationships within an interdisciplinary team with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adjust schedules as needed to meet patient and family needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized social work services to patients and families while helping them navigate the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges associated with serious and life-limiting illness.
• Assess patients’ and families’ emotional, social, and financial needs and develop appropriate goals and interventions.
• Initiate and support end-of-life conversations while helping patients and families understand and cope with the dying process.
• Provide skilled social work services to palliative care referrals and patients.
• Treat the patient and family as the unit of care while honoring each individual’s right to dignity, respect, and compassionate support.
• Provide ongoing support and communication in patients’ homes, hospitals, inpatient settings, and long-term care facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to address complex patient and family needs.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community, financial, healthcare, grief, and other supportive resources.
• Assist with Advanced Directives, end-of-life needs, complementary therapies, discharge planning, and other resources.
• Provide consultation, support, and guidance to members of the care team as needed.
• Explain available benefits, fee-for-service arrangements, and payment mechanisms, including Medicare and Medicaid benefits when applicable.
• Complete financial assessments and required reimbursement documentation as appropriate.

Benefits

• A Part-time Benefits Package, Including Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, & Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

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