Hospice Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Under general supervision, provides supportive services to the patient/family unit of care. Provides assistance in adjustment to illness and grief, addressing personal, financial and environmental difficulties, which occur with end of life. Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensures/Certifications: Licensed in the State of Maryland as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C). Advanced licensure for LMSWs is required within 3 years of the start date, supervision provided. Experience: One year of social work experience in a health care setting Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary team in providing patient care Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention to detail Must possess professional image, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and self-motivation Comfortable in maintaining professional boundaries: Strong self-awareness: Culturally humble, curious and open to learning about diverse backgrounds Proficient compu...