Full Time Social Worker, LMSW - Hospice, Albany - Admissions Team

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Full-Time Social Worker - Hospice Albany - Admissions Team

Join Our Compassionate Hospice Team The Community Hospice is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our Hospice Admissions Team. This position provides care in patients' homes and nursing facilities, supporting individuals and caregivers as they navigate serious illness and end-of-life care. As a vital member of the hospice team, you will focus on addressing the emotional, psychological, and social needs of patients and families while collaborating closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and other healthcare professionals.

What You'll Do:

Provide psychosocial assessments and emotional support to patients and families. Offer counseling and therapeutic interventions related to end-of-life issues, grief, loss, and adjustment. Identify barriers that may impact patient well-being and quality of life. Connect patients and families with community resources and supportive services. Advocate for patients and help ensure care is provided in the most appropriate setting. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans. Support staff through consultation and education related to psychosocial aspects of hospice care.

What you will need:

• NYS SW Licensure.

• Valid NYS Drivers license.

• Minimum 2-3 years experience ideally caring for seniors or those with advance illness.

• The Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation and a supportive work environment.

Apply today for more information!

Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran