Hospice Clinical Social Worker
Hospice Clinical Social Worker
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$ 57000 - 80000
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Description
We are currently seeking a talented compassionate Clinical Social Worker to provide care to patients & families in their homes and facilities as well as the Charles County Inpatient Care Center.This position is Full-time with a schedule of 40-hours per week Monday - Friday plus minimum holiday requirement.
Main Responsibilities:
- Engage with patients/caregivers to develop rapport and build trust while you assess their psychosocial and emotional condition as well as their care environment during regular visits. Adapts communication style to each individual and circumstance to provide an atmosphere that protects patient dignity.
- Formulates individualized plans of care for patients based on assessed needs strengths limitations and goals. Includes patient and caregivers in the care planning process. Ensures that patients desires are taken into account when the treatment plan is formulated. Regularly reassesses for changing needs.
- Collaborates with providers and treatment team to identify and evaluate patient outcomes and to evaluate variances in expected behavior and appropriateness of care.
- Follows social work standards of practice and meets or exceeds HOC quality goals to ensure the best possible outcomes for the patient and family from admission through bereavement care.
- Other specific goals and duties as communicated in your job description and performance goals.
What We Offer:
- A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions
- Competitive salary and generous paid time off including 18 vacation days 10 sick days and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC.
- Educational assistance to pursue professional development additional certifications and degree programs.
- Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage company-paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance and available accident and critical illness coverage.
About Hospice of the Chesapeake
At Hospice of the Chesapeake we create meaningful experiences for those in the communities we serve who are experiencing serious advanced illness and loss. We believe truly meaningful experiences come from a partnership between highly skilled and compassionate professionals our healthcare partners and the patient and family with a primary focus on living each day to the fullest extent possible. We develop care plans to minimize symptoms articulate what matters most and remember that each moment matters.
We are Your Hometown Hospice! Over the last 45 years our team has cared for more than 50000 hospice patients and nearly 100000 family members.
To learn more please visit us at or find us on social media.
Qualifications
Your Qualifications
- Masterof Social Work degree from an accredited educational institution required. Minimum LGSW licensing is required; LCSW-C preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the health care field required 3 - 5 years preferred. Prior homecare hospice experience or case management preferred.
- Familiarity and comfort with documenting in an Electronic Medical Record.
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeakes commitment to leadership and industry-leading care we require that all employees be vaccinated against COVID and influenza as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter. Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodations may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
