Social Worker - Hospice

Kern River Transitional Care

Remote
Remote
Comprehensive psychosocial support
Emotional and spiritual support
Bereavement support
Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a Social Worker for their hospice division to provide psychosocial and bereavement support to patients and families, conduct assessments, and participate in care planning. The position requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field, relevant experience, and a commitment to hospice philosophy and patient advocacy

Job Summary

  • Provides comprehensive psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support to Hospice patients and their families.
  • Conducts assessments, develops and implements goal-directed plans of care, provides counseling and crisis intervention, and coordinates community resources.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a Social Worker for their hospice division to provide psychosocial and bereavement support to patients and families, conduct assessments, and participate in care planning. The position requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field, relevant experience, and a commitment to hospice philosophy and patient advocacy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • comprehensive psychosocial support
  • emotional and spiritual support
  • bereavement support
  • crisis intervention
  • interdisciplinary group collaboration
  • patient and family advocacy

Nice-to-have

  • adaptability to diverse backgrounds
  • emotional stability
  • coping with stress

Key Requirements

  • 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 in psychology/sociology with 1 year healthcare experience and MSW supervision
  • Minimum two years social work experience preferred
  • Active patient contact within past three years preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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