Social Worker (Master of Social Work)

Job Overview Brighton/Suncrest Hospice provides high‑quality hospice care to patients and families. The Social Worker assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long‑term illness. They will assess, diagnose, and treat patient’s mental and social conditions, counsel individuals and/or families, and update case records. Responsibilities Assess psychosocial status of client and social and emotional factors related to the client’s illness, need for care, and response to treatment. Provide direct social casework services to clients and families, including assisting with goal setting, counseling, and planning and providing interventions. Advise agency personnel, clients, and families of appropriate community resources, their eligibility criteria, and regulations. Participate in the development and periodic renewal of the client’s plan of care. Observe and report to the physician the response of the client to treatment and changes in his condition. Maintain verbal and/or written communication with other personnel involved with the care of the client. Maintain appropriate and timely client care records, including observations, treatments, client response to treatment, and changes in client’s condition. Attend and participate in appropriate client care conferences, staff meetings, and agency committee meetings. Have thorough knowledge of social work principles and methods. Know individuals and group behavior and ways of working effectively with adults, children, and families who have social, economic, emotional, or health problems. Exercise independent professional judgment in complex situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, staff members, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work required. Benefits Actual Work/Life Balance $80,000-90,000 annual salary Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment Culture that appreciates and values the team member Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades #J-18808-Ljbffr Suncrest Hospice