Social Worker - Hospice & Palliative Care

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker - Hospice & Palliative Care to join our team. Our ideal candidate will be an empathetic and patient listener, with a commitment to providing high-quality care and comfort to patients and their families.To be successful in this role, you should have a working knowledge of hospice and palliative care regulations as well as a deep understanding of the challenges of end-of-life care. You should be an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working with a diverse population.This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and families and to be part of a team that is committed to providing the highest quality of care. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply and join us in making a positive impact on our patients and their families.Required Qualifications:* Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field* Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Mexico* 3+ years of social work experience in hospice and palliative care* Knowledge of hospice and palliative care regulations* Understanding of the challenges of end-of-life care* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Commitment to working with a diverse population

Responsibilities:

1. Provide high-quality care and comfort to patients and their families.
2. Maintain a working knowledge of hospice and palliative care regulations.
3. Develop an understanding of the challenges of end-of-life care.
4. Communicate effectively with patients and families.
5. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
6. Work with a diverse population.
7. Make a positive impact on patients and their families.
8. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
9. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
10. Participate in professional development activities.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Social Worker - Hospice & Palliative Care in Albuquerque, NM, USA is between $44,500 and $64,000 per year. This range is based on salaries submitted anonymously to the website from employers and employees.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a private not-for-profit health care system and health care provider in the State of New Mexico. It owns and operates 8 hospitals in 7 New Mexico communities. It also operates Presbyterian Health Plan.