Medical Social Worker

Description

Calvary Hospice provides end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illnesses whose care has transitioned from active curative to palliative and quality of life focused. The majority of care is provided in the patient’s home and as needed, short term inpatient care is provided at several facilities throughout the greater New York area.

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. 
• Participation in 403 (b) 
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance

Requirements

The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services, psychosocial and bereavement counseling to the hospice Patients and families.

Location: Brooklyn

Salary: $46.15 - $49.91/Hourly

Qualifications: 

• Minimum one (1) year bereavement counseling experience is preferred.
• At least one year of Hospice or Home Care experience preferred.
• New York State driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions.

Education: 

• 1.MSW from an accredited school of social work and one year related experience.
• 2.LMSW or LCSW eligible.

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.