Fee For Service Social Worker

MJHS is a large not-for-profit health system in the Greater New York area. Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care at Menorah and Isabella Centers, and the research based MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care.

• Provide psychosocial support and Social Work services to Hospice patients and their family members who are at an inpatient unit, nursing home or home care setting
• Provide pre and post bereavement services
• Serve as a social work member of hospice IDG and act as liaison between hospice, inpatient and nursing home staff
• Develop the social work plan of care, set goals and make recommendations based on the patient and family needs
• Maintain accurate and current documentation reflecting palliative social work assessments and interventions
• Take part in discharge planning when appropriate for patients admitted into inpatient facility

• Master Degree from an accredited school of social work
• Minimum of one year experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Word and Excel preferred
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) required in the state of New York
• Valid Driver license and car may be required based on job location
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Ability to input clinical data proficiently