Care Manager MSW - Palliative Care

The Palliative Care Social Worker (PCSW) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary Palliative Care team and provides skilled psychosocial services to palliative care patients and their families by promoting 1) coordination of care 2) continuity of care 3) achievement of consistent and/or expected psychosocial outcomes 4) patient advocacy, and 5) efficient resource management. The PCSW facilitates coordination and communication between all members of the health care team, patient and family in the decision-making process to minimize fragmentation of the health care delivery system. The PCSW will facilitate advanced care planning discussions; intervene in crises; mediate conflicts within families; research power of attorney for health care, and guardianship; address Advance Directives; assist with available community resources and how to gain access to them (support groups, personal care homes, LTAC, etc.); assess complicated family dynamics (financial, cultural, anticipatory grief, complicated grief, etc.); and assess psychological stressors causing pain.

• Master's degree in social work or related field.


• Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License 


• 3 years of social services experience with a health care related organization; experience should include a minimum of 2 years in a multi-disciplinary health care setting and specialized training in palliative care and/or hospice is preferred.

• Upon hire: Hospice and Palliative Care Certification (HPCC) - or eligible to complete certification within 2 years of hire