Social Worker Palliative Care

Our Mission:

AuthoraCare Collective empowers people to be active participants in their care journey, enabling them to live on their own terms through personalized support for mind, body, and spirit.

Our patients are always the author of their life story. During a challenging illness, AuthoraCare Collective helps them author more moments that matter, regardless of the stage of their illness or condition. This is captured by our tagline: Your Story. Our Expert Care.

Looking for Flexibility and a Rewarding Career in the Field of Hospice?

We invite you to embark on a journey with us that will not disappoint. Work alongside compassionate care givers who strive for optimal patient care.

AuthoraCare Collective is currently seeking a Social Worker Palliative Care for our Greensboro service areas. This is a full-time position Monday

• Friday 8:00am

• 5:00pm.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing comprehensive assessment of the social, emotional, and practical needs of the Palliative Care and other program's patients and family members. Provides advanced counseling, education, and referrals to address patient/family issues of grief and loss, adjustment, care needs and end of life planning. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team of care in collaboration with external partners. Must be able to travel to, enter, and function in the homes of any patient/caregiver within the service area.

Our team members enjoy the following benefits: Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package which includes paid time off (PTO), seven paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, and 403B match after 12 months of service. Other benefits include mileage reimbursement, flexible work schedules, professional growth and development opportunities, and employee engagement activities.

Education/Qualifications:

• BSW or MSW

• One year of experience in social work in a mental health or medical setting is required.

• Must be able to travel to, enter, and function in the homes of any patient/caregiver within the service area.

• Ability to concentrate with large volumes of work, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to follow procedures, ability to work independently and with frequent interruptions.

• Provide effective counseling to patients and their families, communicate effectively with persons having highly diverse backgrounds and educational levels.

• Work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Other: Valid state-issued driver's license required. Must carry automobile liability insurance at limits required by agency. Must have own transportation.