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Good Shepherd Community Care Hospice Social Worker in Newton, Massachusetts
Hospice Social Worker
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Job Location
Main Office - Newton, MA
Hospice Social Worker
Recently named by The Boston Globe as one of theTop 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.
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 required, LICSW preferred
Sensitivity and understanding of end-of-life issues
Psychosocial assessment and treatment expertise
Experience/skills in utilizing spirituality/religion practices in end-of-life work preferred
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Clear communication
Ability to contribute as part of a collaborative team
Good Shepherd Benefits Package offers:
Competitive salary
Generous vacation time
Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date
Life insurance
403(b) with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
A collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.
Industry:
Healthcare
Employment Type:
Full Time
Job Functions:
Healthcare Provider
About 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. Good Shepherd believes 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.