Medical Social Worker- Full Time

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Employer

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills

Start Date

January 31, 2013

Location

Landrum, South Carolina

Position Description

The Social Worker is an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team and is responsible for assessing the psychosocial needs of the hospice patient and family. Understanding that psychosocial services must be delivered according to accepted standards of practice, the Social Worker, guided by the patient/family's needs and wants, coordinates the resources of the family, the Hospice and the community into an integrated program of support. This position will provide services to homecare and hospice house patients.

Required Experience

*Master's degree of Social Work from an accredited school of social work required.
*Licensed Social Worker in SC required, preferred in NC.
*At least one year experience in social work, preferably in the healthcare field.
*Knowledge of and ability to apply psychosocial skills and counseling techniques in a wide variety of hospice situations.
*Knowledge of resource and support agencies and the methods of accessing services.
*Demonstrates good communication and problem solving skills
*Ability to document in a professional manner.
*Ability to conduct educational seminars and training.
*Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.
*Demonstrates a commitment to the vision and values of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills
*Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy and its concept of care.
*Driving or other mode of transporation required.
*Must maintain a current driver's license, auto insurance and a clear driving record.
*Some work outside of normal business hours may be required.
*Contact with patients/families with some risk of exposure to communicable disease.
*Tuberculin skin test required before rendering services to patient/family and annually thereafter.

Application Deadline

April 1, 2014

How to Apply

For more information about this position, and to apply, please visit:
www. hocf.org

Employment opportunities and our electronic application can be accessed by visiting our website and selecting the "Resources" tab. To better assist us in the selection process, we request that all applicants fill out the electronic application in its entirety. If you wish to provide additional information, you will be given an opportunity to attach a resume to your electronic application.