Clinical Social Worker

Overview

All roles must demonstrate Gilchrist Inova Values

Gilchrist Inova Values

National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering services throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter – for those we have the privilege to serve. When you join us, you’ll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description.

If you’re looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make everyday count.

• Under general supervision, conducts assessments, develops and implements care plans, provides counseling and support to patients and their family (including children) around dying process, coping, and planning. Assesses needs and links to community resources. Integral member of the Interdisciplinary team.
• Contributes to care planning and supports the patient and family through the dying process.
• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships; provides psychosocial education and coping strategies to patients and families.
• Addresses emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs related to illness, care, and adjustment; participates in discharge planning and facilitating smooth transitions between care environments.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings and committees as appropriate; educates staff during IDTs about mental health, family dynamics, or psychosocial factors impacting care.
• Advises IDT members on therapeutic boundaries; debriefs difficult cases or deaths; participates in monthly or biweekly peer case conferences or group therapy.
• Ensures patient safety, completes timely and accurate documentation, and adheres to organizational standards and continuous improvement processes.
• On-call rotation and after-hours/holiday coverage as required by agency needs.
• Identifies and reports abuse and neglect as mandated by law.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience

One year of social work experience in a health care setting. Previous hospice experience preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Time management, attention to detail
• Professional image, positive attitude, enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Maintain professional boundaries; strong self-awareness
• Culturally humble, curious, and open to learning about diverse backgrounds
• Proficient computer skills; knowledgeable about community resources and researching resources including financial benefits
• Empathy, compassion, and ability to manage stress; highly organized
• Self-care awareness; understands limits and inner resources
• Analytical skills to assess client needs and implement care plans
• Ability to function independently and anticipate needs and problems

• Licensed in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C). Advanced licensure for LMSWs is required within 3 years of the start date.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured according to organization requirements and in good working order.

• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments of the patient and family as the basis for care planning
• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships
• Addresses the emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs of the patient and family related to illness and care
• Provides individual and family counseling related to disease process, coping, and planning
• Provides psychosocial education to patients and families on coping strategies to manage stress, pain, and symptoms
• Assists with referrals and linkage to community services; supports patient and family through end-of-life planning and decisions
• Ensures patient end-of-life wishes are met, including education and documentation such as POLST and advanced…