The Social Worker is responsible for performing a comprehensive assessment that includes a psychosocial assessment to evaluate the patient/caregiver’s emotional, social, financial and environmental resources and identify appropriate interventions and goals for the patient’s plan of care.  The social worker works closely with the patient/caregiver’s and other team members to assist the patient in identifying and utilizing appropriate community services.  The social worker will act as a liaison between the family, staff, community institutions and agencies to meet the needs of the patients. The social worker coordinates the bereavement program for Hospice and provides grief and loss support to Hospice patients and their caregivers.
