Social Worker (MSW)

Agape Care Group•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for hospice medical social workers who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for your patients and their families. As a hospice medical social worker, you will be responsible for psychosocial evaluations, and ongoing counseling of patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Working in accordance with the plan of care, you will provide emotional support to patients and families when it's needed most. And just like all of our team members, our hospice medical social workers have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

Requirements

A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care
MS degree in social work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education
Current state license as a social worker
2+ years of clinical work experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice
Reliable transportation
Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively

Responsibilities

Responsible for psychosocial evaluations
Provide ongoing counseling of patients and families during their end-of-life journey
Provide emotional support to patients and families when it's needed most, in accordance with the plan of care