Inpatient Palliative Care Social Worker – Weill Cornell – Days
The Inpatient Palliative Care Social Worker is an integral member of the palliative care interdisciplinary team, providing compassionate support to patients and families facing chronic and life-limiting illnesses. This role includes offering supportive counseling, facilitating goals-of-care discussions, and collaborating on discharge planning and continuity of care. Additionally, the social worker is expected to take an active role in educating colleagues on palliative care and end-of-life best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments as part of the Palliative care consult service for patients navigating chronic and/or life-limiting conditions.
Provide emotional support, grief counseling, and bereavement resources to patients and their families.
Actively participate in goals-of-care discussions, ensuring that patient and family wishes are supported.
Educate social workers, medical students, residents, and primary care teams on palliative care principles and best practices.
Advocate for interventions that alleviate patient and family burden and enhance coping strategies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
Preferred Criteria:
Minimum two years of experience in palliative care or a related field.
Required Criteria
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
Experience in hospital case management and discharge planning.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to participate in the management of complex cases.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a large interdisciplinary team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position is ideal for a proactive professional passionate about Palliative care and providing high-quality care across diverse patient populations.
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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