Hospice Social Worker

Hospice Social Worker, LMSW Full Time The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is seeking a full‑time Social Worker to join the team in the Hospice department. Parker Jewish Institute Hospice offers the finest in hospice services from an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. The institute is a not‑for‑profit adult health care system comprised of multiple health services servicing the Metropolitan New York Area. Community and Inpatient Hospice at Parker Jewish Institute provides comfort, relief, and peace of mind to individuals with advanced or life‑limiting illness and their families. It is an intimate and unique program that provides personalized care to ensure comfort, enhance quality of life, and preserve dignity of patients. This position will include field visits in Queens and Nassau counties, in addition to inpatient visits. Position Overview Reporting to the Hospice Administrator, the Hospice Social Worker delivers appropriate social work services to assigned patients, residents, family members, and significant others. The Social Worker is responsible for performing initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement assessments, ongoing assessments, and assists in the development and implementation of goal‑directed IDG care plans while serving as an advocate for patients and families. About Parker The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located on the Queens‑Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non‑profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub‑acute/short term rehabilitation, long‑term care, and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including the institute’s nursing home. Why Work at Parker Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results Excellent training and clinical education Accessible via public transportation Free parking on site for all staff On‑site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch Full benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time Position Qualifications Master’s Degree in Social Work Active NYS Social Work License Prior experience as a Social Worker in a community health, hospice or inpatient setting Valid New York State driver’s license and ability to make field visits in Queens and Nassau counties #J-18808-Ljbffr Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation