Hospice Social Worker

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. 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 health care professionals. Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation 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. We are an intimate and unique program that provides personalized care to ensure the comfort, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of our patients. This position will include field visits in Queens and Nassau counties, in addition to in-patient 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 plan while serving as an advocate for the patient and family members. About Parker The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently 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 Parker's nursing home. Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care. 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 able to make field visits in Queens and Nassau counties #J-18808-Ljbffr Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation