Palliative Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Palliative Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Job Description
Work Shift:
7:30-4:00pmSummary:
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families. Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the palliative care team. Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Offer counseling and crisis intervention services. Facilitate family meetings and communication among care teams. Assist with advance care planning and decision-making processes. Connect patients and families with community resources and support services. Advocate for the needs and wishes of the patient in care planning discussions. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient cases. Provide bereavement support and grief counseling. Document patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely.
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& Training:
Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
:
Experience in palliative care or hospice settings. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting.
Certification/Registration/Licensure:
State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of End-of-Life care and ethical issues in palliative care. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Training in grief counseling and bereavement support. Strong clinical assessment skills. Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families. Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40FTE:
1Expanded Work Shift:
On Call:
Employment Type
Full-Time
