Hospice Social Worker- FT

Hospice Social Worker

NDHC's AT Home program is looking for a Full Time (32 Hours) Hospice Social Worker. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet the needs of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Job Description

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet the needs of residents
• Ensure that medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work with current licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• Strong background in mental health/counseling and experience in health services delivery
• Ability to work with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Ability to conduct assessment of patient/family psychosocial history
• Ability to identify and prioritize problems with appropriate goal formulation and conduct required interventions
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to relate well to staff and other professionals
• Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile with proof of current automobile insurance
• Expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as required to maintain licensure
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year; federal tax-exempt
• Non-profit facility
• New wage scale
• Excellent staffing ratios
• Excellent benefits
• No-interest employee loans
• Weekly payroll

Typical Work Schedule

Typical workday hours are Monday through Friday.