Good Samaritan Hospice
Hospice Social Worker
Lynchburg, VA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
Patient CareCommunicationCollaborationCritical Thinking
About the role
- As a Medical Social Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping patients and loved ones navigate the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges that accompany serious illness and end-of-life care.
- If you're searching for meaningful work where your expertise truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.
- Why you will love working at Good Sam Your work has purpose.
Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships with patients and families while helping them access the resources and support they need
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Support hospice admissions, discharges, and transitions of care as needed.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work Required.
- Experience with psychosocial assessments, counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
Nice to have
- Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or hospice/palliative care certification preferred.
Benefits
- Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and organizational programs that support excellent patient care..
Company info
- Make a difference when It matters most At Good Samaritan Hospice, we believe it is a sacred honor to walk alongside patients and families through life's most meaningful moments.
- We're looking for a compassionate, clinically skilled professional who is passionate about advocacy, collaboration, and making every patient feel supported throughout their journey.
- You're part of an interdisciplinary team.
- If you're looking for a career where your compassion, expertise, and heart for service can truly make a difference, we invite you to join our team.
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