Job Summary
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for delivering emotional and psychosocial assistance to patients in hospice care and their families within a hospital environment. This role supports the transition to hospice services and ensures coordination among various healthcare teams while also aiding in advance care planning and discharge procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside emotional and psychosocial support to hospice patients and their families.
- Facilitate transitions to hospice care for patients.
- Coordinate care efforts with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assist in advance care planning.
- Manage discharge documentation effectively.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- Active New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
- At least two years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or medical social work.
United Hospice, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
