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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Palliative Care Social Worker
Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. In this role, you will provide emotional, social, and practical support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. You will work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive holistic care that addresses not only their physical symptoms but also their psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating family meetings, providing counseling, assisting with advance care planning, and connecting patients and families to community resources. You will advocate for patient preferences and help navigate complex healthcare systems, ensuring that care aligns with the patient’s values and goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in palliative or hospice care, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals during challenging times. You should be comfortable working with diverse populations and able to handle sensitive conversations about illness, dying, and bereavement. This position requires empathy, resilience, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families
- Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families
- Facilitate family meetings and care conferences
- Assist with advance care planning and decision-making
- Connect patients and families to community resources and support services
- Advocate for patient preferences and goals of care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Support patients and families through grief and bereavement
- Document interventions and maintain accurate records
- Educate patients, families, and staff about palliative care principles
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent
- Valid social work license or certification
- Experience in palliative care, hospice, or medical social work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Empathy, compassion, and resilience
- Knowledge of community resources and support services
- Ability to handle sensitive and complex situations
- Organizational and documentation skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in palliative or hospice care?
- How do you approach difficult conversations about end-of-life care?
- Describe a time you advocated for a patient’s wishes.
- How do you manage stress and emotional challenges in this field?
- What strategies do you use to support grieving families?
- How do you collaborate with other healthcare professionals?
- Are you familiar with advance care planning and related documentation?
- How do you ensure cultural sensitivity in your practice?
- What community resources have you connected patients with?
- Why are you interested in working in palliative care?
