Hospice Social Worker - Military veterans preferred

2024-05-16
Capital Caring Health
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Washington
District of Columbia
20022
United States

Overview:

The Hospice Social Worker home care 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. The Social Worker participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments, develops and evaluates the Plan of Care, contributes to patient and family counseling and education and participates in the QUAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training.

Schedule: Full time - days Monday-Friday

Location: Washington, D.C.

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.

Responsibilities:

The Social Worker actively participates in coordination of all aspects of the patients care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice.

Qualifications:

Experience Requirements

Will accept new MSW graduates as well as seasoned Social Workers with two years of masters level experience in an interdisciplinary health care setting.

Education Requirements

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

Licensing Requirements

License or license eligible is preferred but will accept new graduates with MSW.

Driver's License

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