Per Diem - Clinical Program Liaison - LMSW

About the position

MJHS Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Clinical Program Liaison to join our team. This per diem position is based in New York, NY, and requires working on-site at a major medical center. The Clinical Program Liaison will evaluate and establish care plans for patients referred for Hospice Care services. As a vital member of the business development and marketing team, this role involves developing and maintaining positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers, and discharge planners within the medical center. The position requires Saturday availability and is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides culturally-sensitive, end-of-life and palliative care services to patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice Care services.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers, and discharge planners within the medical center.
• Work on-site at a major medical center as part of the business development and marketing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Social Work; LCSW, MSW or LMSW
• A minimum of two years' experience in either Medical-Surgical or Community Health; Hospice experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position
• Ability to coordinate resources and personnel in a comprehensive interdisciplinary team environment
• Possess teaching, communication, and listening skills
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with patients/family members of any culture, religion, socio-economic background or lifestyle
• A high degree of accountability
• Excellent communication, listening, and organizational skills
• Ability to speak in public
• Ability to work within an integrated health care team
• Ability to demonstrate effective critical thinking skills
• Ability to problem solve independently

Benefits

• Qualified employer under the Federal Government's Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)