Social Worker, Palliative Care

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Social Worker MSW provides clinical social work, case management and treatment as appropriate, including assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating health and community related services to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, vocational and health needs in a cost-effective, outcomes-oriented and timely manner. Key aspects of performance include clinical proficiency and efficacy; adherence to professional and ethical guidelines; and complete confidentiality in all activities, verbal and written. JOB DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Anticipates the needs and coordinates the comprehensive care of the Donegan patient population by maximizing resources...