Social Worker
$62,400–$85,280 year
On-siteDanvers, Massachusetts, United States
Danvers, Massachusetts, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$62,400–$85,280 yearLicense Or CertificationHealthcareMedium
Part TimeLicense Or CertificationMediumHealthcare
Job Summary
Plan and provide supportive services to terminally ill patients and families as part of the Hospice House interdisciplinary team. Identify psychosocial needs and address them through direct service or consultation with staff members in accordance with the hospice plan of care. Work Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work or related field (accepted to obtain social worker's license)
- Current Massachusetts social work licensure (LICSW preferred, LCSW accepted with appropriate work experience)
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum three years counseling experience preferred
- Experience counseling terminally ill persons and their families
- knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
- Experience and training in leading support groups
- skill in the area of family psychosocial assessment
- Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings
- Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
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