Job Summary
The Medical Social Worker supports patients and their families through the social and emotional challenges associated with healthcare. This role evaluates psychosocial needs, offers compassionate counseling and crisis assistance, and works with the care team to shape appropriate plans. The Medical Social Worker also helps coordinate bereavement programs for families.
Responsibilities
- Assess the psychosocial circumstances and support needs of patients and their families.
- Provide compassionate counseling and respond to crisis situations.
- Partner with healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
- Coordinate bereavement programs and related support for families.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- Experience in a healthcare setting; experience working with seniors is preferred.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Demonstrated empathy and a compassionate approach to supporting patients and families.
Geiss Med Hospice 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.
