Senior Social Worker MSW/LSW, Palliative Care (Presby/Mercy)

3 days ago

United StatesFull TimePalliative Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Senior Social Worker MSW/LSW, Palliative Care (Presby/Mercy) in United States. The UPMC Palliative Care team is looking for a Sr. Social Worker, MSW/LSW to join their dedicated team at Presbyterian and Mercy hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

directed therapy, CISM and/or other appropriate therapeutic methods that may be appropriate to the clinical situation. Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age

Requirements

service education to both social work and non

Benefits & Compensation

directed therapy, CISM and/or other appropriate therapeutic methods that may be appropriate to the clinical situation. Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age

service education to both social work and non

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

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

Apply to join UPMC as a Senior Social Worker MSW/LSW, Palliative Care (Presby/Mercy).

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionEnd of life counselingDischarge planningCare planningTherapeutic counselingBrief goal-directed therapyCISMPatient advocacyAdvance directivesCase managementMentoringDocumentationRegulatory complianceInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

This Palliative Care position at UPMC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, End of life counseling, Discharge planning, Care planning, Therapeutic counseling, Brief goal-directed therapy, CISM. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and end-of-life counseling for patients at Presbyterian and Mercy hospitals. They also collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans and facilitate effective discharge planning.

Benefits package: Generous benefits package, Expansive total rewards package, Career growth opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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