Montgomery Hospice, Inc.
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Montgomery Hospice, Inc. Pay Range
Base pay range: $30.00/hr - $40.00/hr About the Employer and Mission
Montgomery Hospice, Inc. is one of the nation’s first independent, non-profit hospice providers, serving as a regional center of excellence for hospice and palliative care since 1981. We operate Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, Casey House, Montgomery Kids, and Palliative Medicine Consultants of Greater Washington, serving residents of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Our interdisciplinary team members are dedicated to our mission of “gentling the journey through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion” for our patients and their families. We live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation, promoting a culture of respect and belonging, and supporting work-life harmony. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and fulfilling work. Status
Full Time Benefits
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Counseling Position Summary
Provides full range of social services to patients and families, including counseling in issues related to death and dying, coping, crisis intervention and community and economic resources. Serves as a primary member of an interdisciplinary team, assisting other disciplines on the team in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s and family’s comfort. Explains hospice services and benefit to referred patients and families; obtains consents for hospice care. Works in collaboration with the other primary team members to coordinate care for the patient and family. Provides periodic on-call support as required. Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluates the social, emotional, and environmental factors to determine the capacity of the patient and caregivers to cope with terminal illness and death. Participates in the completion of a psychosocial assessment delineating specific problems, goals, and interventions. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement a plan of care that includes potential problems and areas in social work interventions. Provides initial assessment of hospice patients. Presents hospice services to potential hospice patients and to other healthcare professionals. Minimum Qualifications
Masters of Social Work from an accredited graduate program. Licensed Social Worker with the state of Maryland. LCSW-C preferred. Certification as an APHSW-C encouraged after 2 years of hospice experience. Minimum of two years post-graduate clinical experience. Previous hospice experience preferred. Excellent listening and communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Requires calmness and the exercise of sound judgment in emergency situations. Seniority Level
Entry level Job Function
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Social Worker
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Montgomery Hospice, Inc. Pay Range
Base pay range: $30.00/hr - $40.00/hr About the Employer and Mission
Montgomery Hospice, Inc. is one of the nation’s first independent, non-profit hospice providers, serving as a regional center of excellence for hospice and palliative care since 1981. We operate Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, Casey House, Montgomery Kids, and Palliative Medicine Consultants of Greater Washington, serving residents of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Our interdisciplinary team members are dedicated to our mission of “gentling the journey through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion” for our patients and their families. We live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation, promoting a culture of respect and belonging, and supporting work-life harmony. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and fulfilling work. Status
Full Time Benefits
Benefits Eligible: Yes To Review Benefits, Please Visit Our Website: https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/ Employment Type
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Counseling Position Summary
Provides full range of social services to patients and families, including counseling in issues related to death and dying, coping, crisis intervention and community and economic resources. Serves as a primary member of an interdisciplinary team, assisting other disciplines on the team in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s and family’s comfort. Explains hospice services and benefit to referred patients and families; obtains consents for hospice care. Works in collaboration with the other primary team members to coordinate care for the patient and family. Provides periodic on-call support as required. Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluates the social, emotional, and environmental factors to determine the capacity of the patient and caregivers to cope with terminal illness and death. Participates in the completion of a psychosocial assessment delineating specific problems, goals, and interventions. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement a plan of care that includes potential problems and areas in social work interventions. Provides initial assessment of hospice patients. Presents hospice services to potential hospice patients and to other healthcare professionals. Minimum Qualifications
Masters of Social Work from an accredited graduate program. Licensed Social Worker with the state of Maryland. LCSW-C preferred. Certification as an APHSW-C encouraged after 2 years of hospice experience. Minimum of two years post-graduate clinical experience. Previous hospice experience preferred. Excellent listening and communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Requires calmness and the exercise of sound judgment in emergency situations. Seniority Level
Entry level Job Function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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