Job description

**Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a Licensed Social Worker for GIP patients in University Hospital in Newrk NJ**

The Serenity Hospice Care goal is to provide end-of-life care and supportive services for patients and their families, and to enhance their quality of life. Our hospice team is dedicated to promoting a state of serenity of mind, body and soul for our patients and their families by collaborating with families to provide quality and compassionate hospice care.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred

Serenity Hospice Care Social Workers perform the social services section of the assessment process; including but not limited to,

Completing the psych-social assessment,

Educating the patient and family about the Hospice benefit and gathering financial information.

Develops a plan of care with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and the family to deal with personal, financial and environmental difficulties experienced by the patient.

Assists the Interdisciplinary team to understand the significance of social, emotional and financial factors related to the patient's care.

Assesses and reassesses social, emotional and financial factors in order to help the patient and family cope with problems related to the patient's life limiting illness.

Identifies and utilizes community and family resources to assist with the patients plan of care. Develops, prepares and maintains clinical documentation with accuracy, timelines and according to prescribed policies.

Must be an LSW in the state of NJ

Hours 8:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday.

Must work independently but also work well within an Interdisciplinary team.

Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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