Full Time Social Worker, LMSW Hospice, Albany Admissions Team

Full-Time Social Worker - Hospice Albany - Admissions Team

Join Our Compassionate Hospice Team The Community Hospice is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our Hospice Admissions Team. This position provides care in patients homes and nursing facilities supporting individuals and caregivers as they navigate serious illness and end-of-life care. As a vital member of the hospice team you will focus on addressing the emotional psychological and social needs of patients and families while collaborating closely with nurses physicians chaplains aides and other healthcare professionals.

What Youll Do:
Provide psychosocial assessments and emotional support to patients and families. Offer counseling and therapeutic interventions related to end-of-life issues grief loss and adjustment. Identify barriers that may impact patient well-being and quality of life. Connect patients and families with community resources and supportive services. Advocate for patients and help ensure care is provided in the most appropriate setting. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans. Support staff through consultation and education related to psychosocial aspects of hospice care.

What you will need:

• NYS SW Licensure.
• Valid NYS Drivers license.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience ideally caring for seniors or those with advance illness.
• The Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation and a supportive work environment.

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Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.