Hospice Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) - HomeCare

Hospice Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) - HomeCare

Every day, almost 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: pride in what they do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as a Hospice Social Worker. Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client's home. Most importantly, our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients' families.

Evaluates social and emotional status of hospice and palliative care clients and families and provides direct short-term skilled social work intervention to clients and caregivers as needed to promote peaceful death and optimum family coping. Provides direct short-term skilled social work intervention service based on professional assessment of social and emotional status of client and family. Assists with long term care planning, including Advanced Directives and placement for in-patient care. Confers and consults with Agency staff regarding status and plan of care for client family. Refers cases to other agencies for service as appropriate. Prepares required documentation. Maintains thorough knowledge of Agency services, policies and procedures, and community resources. Participates in case conferences, interdisciplinary team, and Agency staff meetings, conducts outreach activities for purposes of program marketing, community education, and collaboration with other service providers. Acts as liaison to other community services and agencies and to hospital and skilled nursing facilities collaborating on providing in-patient hospice care. Acts as resource for Agency staff regarding community resources. Participates in health care programs as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required. LCSW required
• Experience: One year experience in a health care setting required

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours) - Primary Location: Connecticut-East Hartford-60 Hartland St