OverviewAre you a dedicated Licensed Social Worker who believes compassionate care can change lives? At Hospice of New Mexico, we’re looking for a patient-centered professional to join our team.
As a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) with us, your primary responsibility will be delivering exceptional social work services to our hospice patients and their families. You'll provide counseling and guidance to support their emotional well-being and coping capacity. Your efforts will make a profound difference in their lives during challenging times.
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Responsibilities
- Be a Supportive Guide: Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
- Connect Hearts and Homes: Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.
- Provide Individualized Care Advocacy: Implement personalized social work plans and collaborate with your Bereavement Coordinator.
- Be part of a United Team Effort: Shape care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.
- Provide Counseling with Compassion: Provide empathetic counseling to patients and families.
Qualifications
Education
- Strongly Preferred: Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work
- Required: Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited school of social work (must be supervised by MSW)
License Requirements
- Required: Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work
- Required: Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
Experience
- Preferred: Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a hospice setting
- Required: Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting; long term care or medical surgical/acute care setting preferred
- Preferred: Spanish-speaking is perferred, but not required to be considered. Must be fluent in English.
$39.00 - $40.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.
