Hospice Social Worker Job at Home Healthcare and Hospice Community Services in Keene

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description
Description:
Under the direction of the Hospice Nurse and Supervisor, the Hospice Social Worker does assessments of psychosocial needs of patient and family.
- Works closely with Hospice nurse or manager to implement plan of care in the home environment.
This position is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday thru Friday and is eligible for health/dental/vision insurances, and other company provided benefits.
* Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and staff conferences to facilitate meeting the client’s needs from admission through discharge.
* Interprets and communicates psychosocial concerns to the health team.
- Provides a forum to assist staff to understand problem patient behaviors and conditions.
* Identifies opportunities for social work intervention.
* Supports social work need for the entire service area of HCS.
Requirements:
* Graduate of an accredited Master’s Program in social work is preferred or baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other field related to social work.
* Has one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
* Three (3) years or more experience (must include work with death, dying, grief and bereavement) in the field of social services.
Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS) is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive services in southwestern New Hampshire.
HCS’s clinical services include visiting nurses, physical and occupational therapies, social work and home health aides.
Hospice at HCS offers end of life care and grief support for patients and family members wherever they call home, including in assisted living and nursing homes.
HCS is unique in the wide range of community services that are offered to the community, including Healthy Starts maternal and child health services, Meals on Wheels and senior dining, City Express and Friendly Bus transportation.