Hospice - On Call Social Work Clinician (weekends)

Our Hospice team has an immediate openings for part time/on-call licensed clinical social worker to support the admissions and psycho-social needs of end-of-life patients and their families on weekends.


Functions:

• Provide social work services to clients/family in their place of residence, to include evaluation, psychosocial assessment and reassessment of emotional factors impacting the client/family's ability to cope, formulating and implementing a plan of care, and providing crisis intervention.
• Attend Hospice admissions with Admissions Nurse, coordinating accompanying intake documentation.
• Assist families with identification of available community/agency resources and make referrals as appropriate.
• Enter all relevant information into the EHR.
• Schedule will be available every other Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-5pm.

Position Qualifications:

• Be adept at working independently within a highly collaborative social work team.
• An active State of Maryland LMSW is required. An LCSW-C is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a hospice program or related experience with geriatric population
• A valid Driver's License
• Reliable transportation to make visits within Montgomery County

What We Offer:

• Pay per-visit ranges between $60-$200
• 403(b) with matching contribution

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The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D