Home Health & Hospice Social Worker, Per Diem
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Job Location:
Greenwich, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
Social Worker Job Description
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with hospice home health dementia care and developmental disabilities and more. The Social Worker will be responsible for providing care and support to patients and their families as well as conducting research and developing systems to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patients medical condition and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
- Conducts assessments of patients needs and develop care plans
- Provides individual and group counseling to patients and their families
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients
- Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
- Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
- Serves as a liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
- Develops systems to improve patient outcomes
- Conducts research to identify best practices in social work
- Provides education and training to staff on social work topics
- Maintains accurate records of patient care
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work or related field
- Experience working with adults and elderly populations
- Drivers license and car insurance
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- LCSW or LMSW License
If you are a compassionate Social Worker who is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families we encourage you to apply for this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
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