Social Worker

Care Dimensions•Danvers, MA

4h•$30 - $41

About The Position

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose – to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you’ll gain the support and inspiration for a career you’ll find meaningful every day. Summary: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the social worker reports to a Clinical Manager, and is responsible for planning and providing supportive services to terminally ill patients and families. The social worker is responsible for identifying patient/family psychosocial needs, and for addressing those needs through direct service and/or consultation with other staff members in accordance with the hospice plan of care.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or related field (accepted to obtain social worker’s license) required.
Current Massachusetts social work licensure (LICSW preferred, LCSW accepted with appropriate work experience).
Minimum three years counseling experience preferred.
Experience counseling terminally ill persons and their families; knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources.
Experience and training in leading support groups, and skill in the area of family psychosocial assessment.
Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

Responsibilities

planning and providing supportive services to terminally ill patients and families.
identifying patient/family psychosocial needs
addressing those needs through direct service and/or consultation with other staff members in accordance with the hospice plan of care.