Hospice Medical Social Workers are trained, licensed professionals who help both patients and families address many types of social, emotional, and practical challenges near the end of life.
Qualifications:
- They work closely with medical teams to coordinate treatments, services, and resources that can help improve a patient’s quality of life.
- They provide a wide range of supports, based on the specific needs of the patient and the patient's family. They advocate, problem solve, listen, and connect people to resources.
- They also provide resources such as counseling and referral services.
- They help families cope with the stress of dealing with a terminal illness and coordinate care for those who may be facing financial or other hardships due to the illness.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Must have experience as a social worker
- Must have reliable transportation