The Hospice Social Worker provides emotional support, counseling, and resource navigation to patients and families coping with terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker ensures that psychosocial needs are assessed and addressed with compassion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. The Per Diem Social Worker will provide social work services on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Council of Social Work Education accredited institution
• Licensed or eligible for License in Social Work
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience in hospice, palliative care, healthcare, or a related field.
• Experience with grief counseling and end-of-life issues preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient in documentation and use of electronic medical records.
• Attendance is a condition of employment

Expectations

Provide program development strategies for Treasure Coast Hospice, in an organized, routine capacity that will enable the cohesion of team developments. Work collaboratively with other departments, demonstrate and encourage leadership for a comprehensive approach to program development. Inspire staff to live the Treasure Coast Hospice’s Mission, to achieve its Vision, and demonstrate our Values and Commitment. Be current in legal and compliance hospice issues.

Key Result Areas

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families to determine needs, strengths, and support systems.
• Develop individualized care plans in coordination with the hospice team, including medical, nursing, spiritual, and bereavement staff.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families dealing with grief, loss, anxiety, and family dynamics.
• Assist with advance care planning, including completion of advance directives and DNR orders.
• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy and services.
• Advocate for patient and family wishes and facilitate communication with the care team.
• Identify and connect families with community resources (e.g., financial assistance, housing, legal services, transportation).
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and agency standards.
• Provide bereavement follow-up, as necessary.
• Travel to patient homes, nursing facilities, or hospitals.
• Ability to manage emotional demands of working with terminally ill individuals.
• Other duties as assigned

OSHA Category

Position will be categorized as category II (involves no routine exposure to blood, body fluids/tissues but may occasionally require performing unplanned category I tasks).

Working Conditions

• Walks or stands 50-60% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 10 to 20 lbs.
• May be subjected to offensive odors.
• May be required to travel as needed to fulfill the job duties.
• During emergency situations may be exposed to heat, rain wind and/or cold.
• During emergency situations may be subjected to long work hours.

Additional Information

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or disaster (man-made or natural) including evacuation sites. The person in the position will work in a smoke-free location, and is expected to adhere to all smoking restrictions

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