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Our CompanyGentiva Hospice is member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.OverviewWe’re looking for a Part Time Social Worker (LBSW) - Bereavement Coordinator to join our team.You will report directly to theExecutive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible for providing psychosocial support and bereavement needs to the patient and family members.
Performs psychosocial assessments, case management, education and ongoing evaluation of patients and families.
Provides social work expertise regarding changes to the patient’s level of care.
Provides casework and service management of patients requiring information about or monitoring: Family relationships, meaning of illness to the patient and his/her family, cultural and spiritual attitudes in relationship to illness, Long term care planning (including process for placement) and advanced care planning expertise.
Monitors the safety of the patient environment.
Providing for the bereavement needs of families through home visits, phone contact, group activities, memorial services, correspondence, and other types of personalized support.
About You
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE School. Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located.
One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred.
Clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss counseling, individual, family and group therapy. Prefer three years related clinical experience in varied multi-disciplinary settings and one year experience in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death.
This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination.We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2023-70633
Category: Clinical
Position Type: Part-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice
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