Hospice Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

The Hospice Social Worker functions under the direct supervision of the Social Work Manager and / or Director of Clinical Social Work and assists and / or facilitates all initial and on-going social services / social work contacts in the field. The field includes patients who reside in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. The Hospice Social Worker utilizes clinical assessment and intervention and education to maximize patient comfort to enhance the quality of life for the patient / family through psychosocial support, pre-bereavement, resource identification, and education and serves as an advocate for patients / families and their profession.

Requires on call 3-5 nights / weekend days per month. Primary location is fixed but may require travel throughout Pasco and Hillsborough counties while on call.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must have a Master’ Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school / university
• Must have one year of post-MSW experience in a hospital, home health, or hospice setting
• Must possess strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor
• Experience in individual, family, and group treatment modalities
• Experience in and a theoretical knowledge of human development, end-of-life care, and family systems
• Able to remain calm and professional and troubleshoot / handle patient / family or staff crisis situations
• Must have reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Mut be able to provide proof of automobile insurance and possess a valid driver’s license copies of which will be placed in the employee’s file

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :