Palliative Care Social Worker, Per Diem (Temple University Hospital)

Job description

The Palliative Care Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment and evidenced based psycho-social intervention for palliative care patients and their families. A member of the Palliative Care interdisciplinary team, Palliative Care Social Workers utilize their skills and knowledge of person-centered system based clinical skills to alleviate stress associated with serious illness and end of life care. Palliative Care Social Workers provide specialty bereavement and grief interventions to patients, families, and staff across the healthcare system.
Education
Master's Degree Accredited School of Social Work Required
Experience
2 years of experience providing Palliative Care or End of Life care Preferred
2 years of social work experience in a medical setting Preferred
Licenses
PA Social Worker License Preferred
PA Clinical Social Worker Lic Preferred