Field Social Worker - Hospice
full-time•United States
About this role
Day (United States of America)Field Social Worker - HospiceThe Field Social Worker will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment and participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care, supporting the psychosocial needs of the Hospice patient/family to ensure the best possible psychosocial outcomes.- MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
- Licensed or licensed eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida.
- Valid driving license and good driving record.
- Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience.
- Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting required.
- Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting.
- Organization, time-management, and self-awareness.
- Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization.
- Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required
- Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provide and document psychosocial assessments
- Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver
- Facilitate community referrals
- Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers
- Assess bereavement needs
- Provide crisis intervention
- Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care
- Licensed or licensed eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida.
- Valid driving license and good driving record.
- Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience.
- Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting required.
- Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting.
- Organization, time-management, and self-awareness.
- Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization.
- Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required
- Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provide and document psychosocial assessments
- Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver
- Facilitate community referrals
- Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers
- Assess bereavement needs
- Provide crisis intervention
- Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care
Other facts
Tech stack
Psychosocial Assessment,Interdisciplinary Care,Crisis Intervention,Team Collaboration,Clinical Skills,Community Resources,Time Management,Communication Skills,Bereavement Assessment,Patient Support,Healthcare Experience,Social Work,Family Dynamics,Organization Skills,Customer Service,Relationship Building
About Halifax Health
Halifax Health is the community's healthcare leader serving our residents and visitors in Volusia County for over 95 years. As the area's only Level II Trauma Center, only Comprehensive Stroke Center and only Level III Neonatal ICU, we are committed to providing exceptional care to all those who come here. We strategically partner with only the best such as our partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation, the highest experts in their field, in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Pediatric Therapy. We also partner with University of Florida Health/Shands offering the highest rated programs in the State of Florida with our Heart and Vascular Surgery and our Neurosurgery programs.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.halifaxhealth.org
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1928
What you'll do
- The Field Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments and develop interdisciplinary care plans to support the needs of hospice patients and their families. They will also provide crisis intervention, facilitate community referrals, and serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team.
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What does a Field Social Worker - Hospice do at Halifax Health?
As a Field Social Worker - Hospice at Halifax Health, you will: the Field Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments and develop interdisciplinary care plans to support the needs of hospice patients and their families. They will also provide crisis intervention, facilitate community referrals, and serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team..
Why join Halifax Health as a Field Social Worker - Hospice?
Halifax Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.
Is the Field Social Worker - Hospice position at Halifax Health remote?
The Field Social Worker - Hospice position at Halifax Health is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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