Social Work Care Navigator

Good Shepherd Community Care
Newton, MA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Social Work Care Navigator to join our dynamic team at Good Shepherd Community Care, a trusted health care organization in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. The successful candidate will provide care coordination, psychoeducation, and psychosocial support for patients and caregivers, and participate in daily operational and administrative tasks.

Requirements

  • Social worker licensed to practice independently with at least 1 year of medical social work experience and experience with care navigation
  • Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
  • Outstanding communication skills with staff, the medical community, and patients and families
  • Comfort working with socioculturally diverse patients/families
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, multi-task and manage time well with exemplary organizational skills
  • Comfortable documenting in an electronic medical record (EMR)
  • A professional and caring demeanor
  • Bilingual/multilingual applicants encouraged to apply

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Four weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 403(b) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates
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