Field Social Worker - Hospice

Job description

Day (United States of America) Field Social Worker - Hospice - MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school. - Licensed or licensed eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. - Valid driving license and good driving record. - Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience. - Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources - One year of social work experience in a health care setting required. - Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics. - Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting. - Organization, time-management, and self-awareness. - Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization. - Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required - Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. - Provide and document psychosocial assessments - Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver - Facilitate community referrals - Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers - Assess bereavement needs - Provide crisis intervention - Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team - Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care