Social Worker - Journey Hospice

“LSMNJ is a very cohesive company that truly values their employees. There is a heart to this company that truly cares and practices it's mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day to day basis. I am proud to work here and to be part of this LSMNJ Team!”

“All the managers are very friendly and always listen to our problems and find solutions to it.”

“I feel that this is a great place to work because we are not just co workers we are a family who loves and care about our fellow peers.”

“Employees in Hospice are close knit and genuinely care about each other and our patients.”

Those are real statements from real employees at Journey Hospice.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

We are seeking a per diem (as needed) Licensed Social Worker for Essex County, NJ area.

General Responsibilities: This is a professional position responsible for the provision of a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families, including completing the comprehensive psychosocial assessment and regularly assessing the patient and family psychosocial needs on an ongoing basis. The social worker also completes the bereavement risk assessment of the family and provides counseling relative to anticipatory grief issues. Upon completion of the assessment, a psychosocial plan of care is developed with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and the patient/family. It is the role of the social worker to implement and continually revise and reassess this plan relative to the psychosocial and potential bereavement issues of the patient and family. The social work services provided may include but are not limited to: supportive counseling, problem solving and referrals to community resources, pre-bereavement counseling and support.

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Has a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSW) in accordance with N.J.S.A 45:15BB-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C 13:44G.
• Must possess current license as a Social Worker by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and have automobile insurance in accordance with New Jersey laws.

Skill(s): Skills and Knowledge:

• Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are needed.
• Able to effectively manage stress.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for writing, keyboarding and telephone operation.
• Able to work in a variety of settings and conditions in patient’s homes and facilities.

Experience:

• Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
• Hospice or home care experience desired.
• Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs.
• Ability to work in a field setting and exhibit ability to make sound judgments.
• Must have effective communication, comprehension, documentation, interpersonal and computer skills.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated will be considered for employment.