Summary:

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the social worker reports to a Patient Care Manager, and is responsible for planning and providing supportive services to terminally ill patients and families.

The social worker is responsible for identifying patient/family psychosocial needs, and for addressing those needs through direct service and/or consultation with other staff members in accordance with the hospice plan of care.

This position is 32hrs and will be responsible for coverage in the expansion of our South Tier which will include, Arlington, Burlington, Cambridge, Lexington, Winchester and Woburn. Travel will be required to Boston/Back Bay at times as well.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work or related field preferred.

Current Massachusetts social work licensure (LICSW preferred, LCSW accepted with appropriate work experience).

Minimum three years counseling experience.

Experience counseling terminally ill persons and their families; knowledge of the health care

delivery system and community resources.

Experience and training in leading support groups, and skill in the area of family psychosocial assessment.

Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.

Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.