Licensed Social Worker

About the Role

Join Good Shepherd Hospice as a Licensed Social Worker – Hospice Care in United States. Overview Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to serve our patients and their families in Independence and surrounding communities. The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services to the patient and family in accordance with the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the physician and other members of the care team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems.

• Utilizes all available resources, such as family and community agencies, to assist the patient and family to live better within the limitations of the illness.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in the state where care is being delivered.

• At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.

• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Good Shepherd Hospice as a Licensed Social Worker – Hospice Care.