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Clinical Program Liaison - LMSW

Metropolitan Jewish Health System
United States, New York, Bronx
Feb 21, 2025
Do you have a "Hospice Heart"? If your answer is yes, then you are just the nurse we are looking for. When days cannot be added to a life, we add life to remaining days. Our multidisciplinary teams offer culturally-sensitive, end-of-life and palliative care services to patients and their families at home or in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. Working on-site at a major medical center, the Clinical Program Liaison is responsible for evaluating and establishing a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice Care services. As a key member of the business development and marketing team, the Clinical Program Liaison develops and maintains positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners within the medical center. 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. Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position Ability to coordinate the resources and personnel involved in a comprehensiveinterdisciplinary team environment Possess teaching, communication, and listening skills Ability to work non-judgmentally with patient / 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