Social Worker - Hospice Albany and Rensselaer Counties

Position: : Full time Social Worker - Hospice Albany and Rensselaer Counties
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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day Shift

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* Description:

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* ** Full time Social Worker - Hospice Albany and Rensselaer Counties*
* The Community Hospice has a full time opportunity for a social worker to join our hospice care team caring for patients in primarily the Albany/Rensselaer County area as part of our Interdisciplinary Team in homes and Nursing homes.

As a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team, the primary focus is to respond to the emotional and psychological needs of patients, families and staff.

** Position is Full time Monday
- Friday 8a-4:30p.*
* ** Position Highlights:*
* + Quality of Life:
Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

+ Advancement:
Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

** Responsibilities:*
* + Diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders as they relate to end of life care

+ Provide specialized skills and mental health therapy for clients

+ Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning

+ Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting

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* What you will need:

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* + NYS SW Licensure

+ Valid NYS Drivers license

+ Minimum 2-3 years experience ideally caring for seniors or those with advance illness

The Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation and a supportive work environment

Apply today for more information!

** Pay Range:**  $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

** Our Commitment*
* Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran