Description:

Full-Time

• Provides social work services to patients and families in collaboration with other Interdisciplinary Group members (IDG), volunteers, and community resources.
• Provides assessment, planning, intervention, and ongoing evaluation of psychosocial function to meet assigned patient and family needs/goals by making recommendations to members of the IDG and volunteers on ways to support the patient and/or family, assisting patients and families with personal, environmental, and financial difficulties by making use of available resources, actively participating in IDG and family meetings to provide input on patient care and team support, providing patient/family counseling related to planned health care services, and utilizing community resources to assist the patient/family to meet goals
• Communicates timely and effectively with the appropriate Team Leader/designee, physicians, patients, families, contracted vendors, and community resources
• Coordinates with other members of the team the change in the level of care or location of assigned patients
• In collaboration with Chaplains, provides bereavement support to families when appropriate
• Develops and provides education to Coastal Hospice staff, volunteers, and community members regarding the emotional and social dimension of hospice patients
• Maintains continuity and consistency of care by recording all pertinent information in a concise, effective manner according to organizational standards and providing handoff communication according to established policy and procedure
• Promotes high-quality patient care and team operations by supervising social work interns as requested by the Team Leader and/or Social Work Resource Coordinator, maintaining effective professional relationships with referral sources, community agencies, and other health care partners, participating in the on-call rotation for weekend/holiday coverage as assigned, and working with Medical Social Worker Coordinator for complicated patient/family issues or concerns

Requirements:

• Current license in the state of Maryland (Required)
• 2 years experience in hospital, long term care, or hospice setting (preferred)
• Masters in Social Work (Preferred)
• Personal commitment to Coastal Hospice's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Covid19 Vaccination REQUIRED

BENEFITS:

• Rewarding Work Experience
• A Chance to make a difference in our patients and their families lives
• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Working schedules, evenings, and weekend hours
• 403(b) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Generous Paid time off including Vacation, MD Sick & Safe Leave & Extended Leave time
• Excellent Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Employer-paid Disability plans

** Applications must be completely filled out. Please do not leave any portion blank, and do not write “see resume” on your application. **
~For Questions about this position, please contact Tracy Juergens at 410-742-8732 Extension 123.~
Coastal Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.