Calvary Hospital, Inc

Hospice Medical Social Worker (Brookyln)

Calvary Hospital, Inc • $94K *
Brooklyn, NY 11226In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of bereavement counseling experience preferred.
  • At least one year of Hospice or Home Care experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license required for commuting to patients.
  • A vehicle necessary for transportation to patients (not for Manhattan roles).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate a caring attitude aligned with Calvary Hospital's traditions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical social services to hospice patients and their families.
  • Deliver psychosocial counseling tailored to individual needs.
  • Support families through bereavement with counseling services.
  • Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient wellbeing.
  • Assist patients and families in navigating healthcare and community resources.

Benefits

  • Accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days offered.
  • Pension plan vested after five years of service.
  • Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Voluntary benefits including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Free on-site parking available.
Full Job Description
Benefits/Perks:
    • Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days.
    • Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
    • Participation in 403 (b)
    • Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check.
    • Free On-Site Parking

Requirements

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

Location: Brooklyn

Salary: $94,955.35 annually

Qualifications:
  • Minimum one (1) year bereavement counseling experience is preferred.
  • At least one year of Hospice or Home Care experience preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required. (This requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory)
  • A vehicle is required to commute to patients. (This requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory)
  • 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:
  • MSW from an accredited school of social work and one year related experience.
  • LMSW or LCSW eligible.

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

About Calvary Hospital, Inc

Calvary Hospital, Inc is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides palliative care to adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. The hospital was founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of New York and is located in the Bronx, New York. Calvary Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The hospital has a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work together to provide compassionate care to patients and their families. Calvary Hospital also offers a range of support services, including bereavement counseling and spiritual care.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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