Under the direction of the Director of Hospice & Palliative Care and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for providing social casework to clients and families dealing with terminal illness, having difficulty in social/emotional functioning, primarily as it adversely affects the stability of the client's medical condition or the client's response to a prescribed medical regimen. Refer and aid in the referral process to social agencies. Assist the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in understanding the significant social and emotional factors to the client's health problem.
Qualifications
Master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
LICSW preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting required.
Current licensure by the Board of Registration in Social Work required.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills required.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and of resources. Available in the community required.
Current driver's license, good driving record and access to or own reliable transportation required.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
