Hospice Social Worker

Company: Good Shepherd Community Care
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Recently named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a full-time clinical Social Worker to join its expanding counseling services team. This position is eligible for a $5000 sign-on Bonus.Job Responsibilities:The social worker is an integral part of an interdisciplinary hospice team responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial care to patients and families at the end of life. Makes home visits, facilitates referrals and admissions to services and provides counseling support during the bereavement period.Education, Skills and Experience:MSW or BSW, licensed in MassachusettsSensitivity and understanding of end-of-life issuesPsychosocial assessment and treatment expertiseExcellent organizational and time management skillsClear communicationContribute as part of a collaborative teamGood Shepherd Benefits:Competitive salaryFour weeks paid time off in first year12 paid holidaysHealth and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start dateLife insurance403(b) with company matchFlexible Spending AccountShort Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramPartnership with Regis College for reduced tuition ratesIndustry:HealthcareEmployment Type:Full TimeJob Functions:Healthcare ProviderAbout Us:Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. Please note that Good Shepherd Community Care requires vaccination for Covid-19 as a condition of employment. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.

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