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Social Worker – Palliative Care Monitoring Program (Home Visits)

Expert Medical Services
place Floral Park, 11002
local_atm $49,129.02 - $80,000.00 a year
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
ECT
Families
Hospice/Palliative Care
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation

About Job

About Us

Expert Medical Services is a healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in partnership with Impassion Palliative Care. Our mission is to support patients and families navigating serious illness by providing holistic care in the comfort of their own homes.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Social Worker to join our palliative care monitoring program. The Social Worker will play a vital role in providing psychosocial support, conducting home visits, and ensuring patients and families have the resources they need to manage their care with dignity and comfort.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct home visits to palliative care patients to provide emotional, social, and resource support.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (nurses, physicians, and care coordinators) to support comprehensive care plans.
  • Assess patient and family needs related to coping, mental health, caregiving, financial resources, and community supports.
  • Provide counseling, education, and advocacy for patients and families.
  • Facilitate access to community resources, benefits, and supportive services.
  • Document assessments, interventions, and progress in the care management system in compliance with standards.
  • Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required; LCSW or equivalent state licensure strongly preferred.
  • Experience in palliative care, hospice, geriatric care, or home health strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a care team.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally for home visits.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay (commensurate with experience)
  • Mileage reimbursement for home visits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (if applicable)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting patients and families

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $49,129.02 - $80,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Work Location: On the road

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)
Elderly (65+)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families

Practice Specifics

Populations

Hospice/Palliative Care
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Hospice
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home