Hospice Social Worker

Named by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last three years, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Hospice Social Worker to join its expanding counseling services team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Job Responsibilities:

The social worker is an integral part of an interdisciplinary hospice team responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial care to patients and families at the end of life. Makes home visits, facilitates referrals and admissions to services and provides counseling support during the bereavement period.

Schedule and Weekly Hours:

Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• MSW required, LICSW preferred
• Sensitivity and understanding of end-of-life issues
• Psychosocial assessment and treatment expertise
• Experience/skills in utilizing spirituality/religion practices in end-of-life work preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Clear communication
• Ability to contribute as part of a collaborative team

Good Shepherd Benefits Package offers:

• Competitive salary
• Four weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start date
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Pay Range:

$65,000-$85,000: This number reflects an average starting range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills, and can exceed the starting range.

Industry:

Healthcare

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job Functions:

Healthcare Provider

About Us:

Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.

Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.