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Social Worker – Palliative Care
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$68.4K - $105.9K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Social Worker – Palliative Care
Highmark Health
• Completes and documents psychosocial assessments and care coordination • Provides crisis intervention to enhance patient/family coping mechanisms • Engages in the discharge process to identify post-acute resources • Provides education regarding psychosocial factors related to illness
Job Requirements
- Required Master's Degree in Social Work
- 5 years of Post-graduate experience as a Social Worker in healthcare setting
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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