Licensed Medical Social Worker

Why Agape :

At Agape Family Hospice Inc. our goal is to exceed the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits :

• Actual Work / Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company, with possible position growth

The Social Worker assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness. They will assess patient's mental and social conditions.

Qualifications :

Assesses psychosocial status of client and social and emotional factors related to the client's illness.

Provides direct social casework services to clients and families including assisting with goal setting, counseling, and planning and providing interventions.

Advises agency personnel, clients, and families of appropriate community resources, their eligibility criteria, and regulations.

Participates in the development of the client's plan of care.

Maintains verbal and / or written communication with other personnel involved with care of the client.

Maintains appropriate and timely submission of client care records.

Attends and participates in appropriate client care conferences, staff meetings, and agency committee meetings.

Thorough knowledge of social work principles and methods.

Knowledge of individuals and group behavior and ways of working effectively with adults, children, and families who have social, economic, emotional, or health problems.

Ability to exercise independent professional judgment in complex situations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, staff members, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Master's degree in Social Work required

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Benefits :

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Medical Specialty :

Geriatrics

Schedule : Choose your own hours

Work Location : In person