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Form of workLicensed Social Worker
Department: Bereavement
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Springfield, MO
Reporting To: Patient Care Manager
Description
Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to serve our patients and their families in Springfield and surrounding communities.
The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services to patients and their families, working as a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
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Key Responsibilities
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Benefits
Department: Bereavement
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Springfield, MO
Reporting To: Patient Care Manager
Description
Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to serve our patients and their families in Springfield and surrounding communities.
The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services to patients and their families, working as a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Education: Master's Degree in Medical Social Work from an Accredited School
- Licensure: Current state license as a Social Worker
- LMSW Certification
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Key Responsibilities
- Assessing Significant Social and Emotional Factors for Patients and Families
- Helping Patients and Family to Understand, Accept and Follow Care Plan
- Use All Available Means to Help Patients and Family To Live Better Within Illness Limitations
- Participates in Ongoing Educational Programs and Special Projects
- Supports Staff with Loss and Patient/Family Issues
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Education: Master's Degree in Medical Social Work from an Accredited School
- Licensure: Current state license as a Social Worker
- LMSW Certification
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401K Investment Plan with employer matching program
- 5 Weeks Paid time off based off hours accrued
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Education Fund
