Social Worker (LMSW) - Palliative Care in Salisbury, Maryland at TidalHealth

Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Social Worker-LMSW Palliative Care - Position Summary

The Palliative Care Social Worker provides psychosocial support to Palliative Care patients and their families, including patients admitted to the hospital. The Social Worker assists the with coordination of outpatient palliative services and hospice referrals, and makes outpatient referrals as needed, ie dietitian, social work, other. The Social Worker assists in the triage of new consult patients based on reason for consult. This position documents patient SW assessments, family meetings, interactions, family dynamics, and other information in the medical record. The Social Worker assists patients with completing advanced directives and/or aids in obtaining previously completed advanced directives.

Social Worker-LMSW Palliative Care - Position Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Social, psychology, sociology or related field is required.
• LMSW required.
• LCSW-C/LCPC licensure preferred.

Experience

• Experience working within Palliative care is preferred

Social Worker-LMSW Palliative Care - Schedule

• Primarily day shift, Monday through Friday.
• May rotate weekend hours and work overtime if needs of patients situation require.

Social Worker-LMSW Palliative Care - Benefits

We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more