Join a team that boasts an impressive track record of excellence in delivering top-tier home health, hospice, wellness, and public health services to our valued patients and community.Our non-profit organization is a continued recipient of five-star patient experience ratings with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest achievement possible. We are proud to be ranked as a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts by

Boston Globe Magazine

and The Women’s Edge.Today, NVNA and Hospice is a vibrant agency serving 27 communities and providing 120,000 patient visits per year with a staff of 331—including 123 nurses—and a reputation for excellent care, efficiency, flexibility, and innovative thinking.We continue to uphold our values of community, high-quality services in a safe environment of care, integrity, professional development, respect and caring, excellent customer service, and employee well-being. We are neighbors helping neighbors.We are looking for an experienced, talented, and compassionate

Hospice Social Worker

for a

full-time

position.What will you be doing:

The

Hospice Social Worker

will work as a part of a home-based interdisciplinary team providing counseling and targeted interventions for a population of homebound patients and their caregivers who are receiving Palliative or Hospice services through NVNA and Hospice. You will conduct an initial psychosocial assessment of the patient/caregiver contributing to the Agency''s plan of care. The

Hospice Social Worker

strives for optimal patient outcomes with improved functioning and an increased ability to self-manage their bio-psych-social challenges. To provide medical services to Hospice patients and/or family members reflective of the philosophy, mission, and standards established by the Agency.What we’re looking for in you:

Current MA license in good standingBachelor''s degree in counseling or closely related fieldMaster of social work from an accredited program (MSW)3 years + experience of social work experienceHospice work a plusPrevious community health and medical health experience preferredIn-depth knowledge of social service skills and resourcesGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to harmoniously interact with patients/clients, families, and colleaguesHandle pressure in various work environments and work in the fieldAbility to work independently with minimum supervisionExcellent organizational, flexibility, and time management skillsKeeping up to date with education, policies, and proceduresAbility to cover the full South Shore field and in the future focus on one central areaFlexibility for on-call holiday and weekend rotationWhat''s in it for you?

Medical, Dental, and Vision BenefitsCompany paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityGenerous Paid Time Off Package401 (k) match programTuition Reimbursement and Scholarship ProgramMileage Reimbursement (in field positions only)Please Note: *Full Benefits available for positions with 30+ hours*Limited Benefits available for positions with 20+ hours*Per Diem roles do not offer BenefitsVACCINE REQUIREMENTS: NVNA and Hospice requires full vaccination for Covid-19 and flu as a condition of employment. An exception to this mandatory requirement can be requested.NVNA and Hospice complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), sex (including sex characteristics, including intersex traits, pregnancy, or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and sex stereotypes), age, disability (including mental illness and substance abuse disorders), genetic material, veteran status, communicable disease, natural or protective hairstyles or any combination, thereof with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment.Apply for this job

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