Job Description

The Pediatric Advanced Care Team at UVM Children\'s Hosptial is hiring for a full time Pediatric Palliative Care Social Worker. The ideal candidate will have a MSW with pediatric Case Management and Palliative Care experience.WHO WE ARE:The Pediatric Advanced Care Team is a newly developed service at the University of Vermont Children\'s Hospital. We care for children with serious life-limiting illness and their families, within the hospital and outpatient throughout their illness journey. We are looking to expand the scope of our team and specifically hire someone with the expertise, know-how and enthusiasm to develop and implement a bereavement program for the entire University of Vermont Children\'s Hospital.JOB SUMMARY:The incumbent functions as the Pediatric Palliative Care Social Worker for inpatient and outpatient palliative care at the University of Vermont Medical Center and Vermont Children\'s Hospital. Active role in pediatric palliative care consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Participates in serious illness conversations, including exploring and assessing sources of current and future suffering particularly around the psychologic and social domains, perceptions of prognoses and treatment choices and assistance in plan of care coordination. Responsible for ongoing continuity during hospital course and engaging psychological, social and bereavement support. Attends to family dynamics, assesses and supports coping mechanisms and determinants of health, identifies and facilitates access to resources, and mediates conflicts. Specific focus on bereavement program development and implementation.EDUCATION:Master\'s in social work from an accredited school of social work. LICSW preferred.Palliative Care/Case Management certification by a nationally recognized accrediting body preferred, or willingness to obtain within 3 years; (Examples: CCM, ACM, ANCC or ACHP-SW certifications).EXPERIENCE:1 year of experience in the field of Palliative Care. Minimum of three years of experience of Case Management, preference towards those with experience caring for children with serious life-limiting illness.WHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)?UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.BENEFITS:
At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.https://LEARN MORE:What is it like working here?Learn more about our team: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/departments-and-programs/palliative-careFind more information about the University of Vermont Health Network here:

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