Under general supervision, provides supportive services to the patient/family unit of care. Provides assistance in adjustment to illness and grief, addressing personal, financial and environmental difficulties, which occur with end of life.

Education:
Master’s degree in Social Work from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensures/Certifications:
• Licensed in the State of Maryland as a Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C), LCSW or LMSW.
• Certified or eligible for certification as a supervisor under Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners criteria desirable.
Experience:
One-two years of social work experience in a health care setting
Skills:
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively engage patients and families in a constructive therapeutic relationship and to effectively collaborate with colleagues.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess client needs, to establish a plan of care and to effect appropriate interventions.
• Time management skills and discipline required to efficiently and effectively provide social work case management services.
• Ability to read and write the English language in order to complete required professional documentation and correspondence.

Patient & Workplace Safety: 

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. 

Patient Population: 

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Interviews hospice patients and their family members to obtain a psychosocial assessment relevant to the terminal illness, assesses family members regarding risk for complicated grief and intervenes as appropriate.
• Develops a plan of care appropriate to identified problems and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team members to implement the plan of care. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings

• Provides complex social work services including individual, family and group modalities and other recognized psychosocial therapies in assisting hospice patients and family members in adjustment to illness.

• Provides interpretation of the patient’s and family member’s behavior, related to illness and psychosocial factors, for patient, family members and staff in order to help understand behavioral changes. Offers suggestions for modifying behavior as needed.

• Assesses patient and family’s initial plan for location of care, facilitates alternative planning and links with appropriate community and financial resources to support care giving plan.

• Provides an advocacy role for patients and their family members to help communicate their concerns through the medical model.

• Maintains records on social work and bereavement risk assessments, problems, plans, progress and termination in the hospice records according to the program policy.

• Provides educational in-services on the psychosocial needs of the hospice patient/family to the hospice staff and other agencies as needed and as requested and participates in the orientation and training of volunteers and provides support to volunteers as appropriate.

All roles must demonstrate Core Values: 

Respect 

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment. 

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy. 

Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities. 

Excellence 

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others. 

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations. 

Actively pursues learning and self-development. 

Pays attention to detail; follows through. 

Accountability 

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems. 

Sets a positive, professional example for others. 

Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them. 

Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties. 

Reports to work regularly and on time. 

Teamwork 

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed. 

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team. 

Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way. 

Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions. 

Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others. 

Ethical Behavior 

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient. 

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment. 

Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers. 

Results 

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.  

Embraces change and improvement in the work environment. 

Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services. 

Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles. 

Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently. 

Pay Range

$51,351.55 - $79,594.90

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.