Hospice Social Worker

Overview

The Hospice Social Worker provides a wide variety of direct and indirect social work services to patients/caregivers/families in accordance with the individualized plan of care, as prescribed by the physician.  The Hospice Social Worker actively participates in coordination of all aspects of the patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice.  The Social Worker participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment, develops and evaluates the Plan of Care, contributes to patient and family counseling, education and participates in the QUAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training. 

 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm  On-call weekend/evening TBD

 

Location: Largo, MD

 

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start

Responsibilities

The Hospice Social Worker, an active member of the Capital Caring Health Interdisciplinary Team, provides a wide variety of direct and indirect social work services to patients/caregivers/families in accordance with the individualized plan of care, as prescribed by the physician.  

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Two years of master’s level experience in an interdisciplinary health care setting preferred.

 

Education Requirements

Must have a Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

Licensing Requirements

Must be licensed or license eligible in compliance with jurisdiction of practic (LCSW, LICSW).

 

Driver's License

Must have a driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.