LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER ( L.C.S.W. OR L.I.C.S.W. ) - FULL TIME

Description : Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 / year; federal tax-exempt Excellent Benefits Retirement Plan with a Company Match No-interest Employee Loans

Notre Dame Health Care Center's Hospice and Palliative Care Team seeks a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW or LICSW ) to join our dedicated Hospice Care team.

In this vital role, you will provide invaluable support and counseling services to patients and their families during end-of-life care, helping them navigate the emotional challenges associated with this stage of life.

Your expertise in clinical social work, coupled with a deep understanding of the psychosocial aspects of terminal illness, will make a significant difference in the quality of care and comfort we offer.

Join us in our commitment to deliver holistic, dignified, and patient-centered hospice care.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' social, emotional, environmental, financial, and support needs
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy to patients and their families to help them cope with end-of-life issues
• Educate patients and families about hospice care, advanced directives, and other relevant topics
• Facilitate family meetings to discuss goals of care, patient wishes, and to resolve conflicts
• Coordinate with community resources to ensure patient and family access to supportive services
• Advocate for patients' rights and self-determination in accordance with their wishes
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and progress in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with medical and professional staff to ensure a holistic approach to care
• Support the bereavement team in providing grief counseling and support services to families after the patient's death
• Participate in ongoing professional development and in-service training to stay current with best practices in hospice care
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities

PM17Requirements :

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work
• Valid and current state licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Minimum of two years of clinical social work experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or a related health care setting
• Knowledge of psychosocial and emotional aspects of terminal illness and bereavement
• Experience in conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans
• Proficiency in providing counseling and support to individuals, families, and groups
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable with home visits and providing end-of-life care in various settings (patient's home, nursing facilities, etc.)
• CPR certification preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Availability for on-call rotation to address urgent patient and family needs outside of standard office hours

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