Social Worker - Hospice

Karcher Senior Living

Remote
Remote
Psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support
Develops and implements goal-directed plans of care
Provides counseling and crisis intervention
Karcher Senior Living is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care planning for hospice patients and their families. The role involves assessments, counseling, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining compliance with hospice policies and regulations

Job Summary

  • The Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support to Hospice patients and their families.
  • As an integral member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), the Social Worker ensures care aligns with hospice philosophy, regulatory standards, and individualized patient and family needs.
  • The role conducts assessments, develops and implements goal-directed plans of care, provides counseling and crisis intervention, and coordinates community resources.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Karcher Senior Living is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care planning for hospice patients and their families. The role involves assessments, counseling, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining compliance with hospice policies and regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support
  • develops and implements goal-directed plans of care
  • provides counseling and crisis intervention
  • coordinates community resources
  • participates in IDG meetings and conferences

Nice-to-have

  • acceptance of and adaptability to diverse backgrounds
  • emotional stability and ability to cope with stress

Key Requirements

  • Active LMSW credential
  • MSW from CSWE-accredited school with 1 year healthcare experience
  • BSW from CSWE-accredited school with 1 year healthcare experience and MSW supervision
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or related field with 1 year social work experience in healthcare and MSW supervision
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Current auto liability insurance

Work Rights

Not specified

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