Position	Position Summary	Requirements
Bereavement Counselor Full-time	Under the supervision of the Director of the Psychosocial Dept., is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating bereavement support groups and impending loss groups for individuals requesting services.  Facilitates bereavement support groups as needed.  Is responsible for assessing the suitability of individuals for group support or individual/family counseling.  Provides grief education to staff and community member as needed.	Currently licensed as LICSW in MA Prior clinical experience relevant to health care, medical social work, or oncology required Knowledge of community resources Computer literate
Intake Coordinator Full-time, weekdays	Under the direction of the Referral Center Director, is responsible for receiving and processing all telephone inquiries and referrals in a timely fashion.  Provides brief description of hospice services and philosophy to potential patients and families.  Assists in initial assessment of eligibility for incoming referrals.  Verifies reimbursement sources.  Notifies billing dept. of new patients.  Reviews all admission documentation.	Current license as RN /LPN in  MA Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care and hospice enefit preferred Experience in hospice, home health, or hospital intake and marketing preferred Excellent assessment skills Computer literate
Child & Adolescent Counselor Full-time	Under the supervision of the Director of the Psychosocial Dept., is responsible for the provision of expressive therapy services to children,adolescents, and their families.  Assesses the developmental, educational, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of children and adolescents experiencing loss due to illness or death.  Provides grief education to the community regarding child/adolescent and grief issues, therapeutic support and intervention strategies.	Currently licensed as LMHC in MA, preferrable LIMHC Masters degree in art therapy, clinical social work or counseling psychology Prior experience working with children/adolescents in individual and group settings; proficiency in providing expressive therapy Cumputer literate
CNA                    24 hours/week 7am to 7 pm - rotating 5 week schedule	Working at the 10-bed McCarthy Care Center, under the direction of an RN, provides care and support to patients.  Provides personal care, housekeeping and nourishment for patients.  Recognizes and reports changes in patient's status.  Provides support to patient and family through on-going communication.  Documents care provided per agency policy.	Current CNA certification HHA certification preferred Previous hospice experience preferred CPR certified within 30 days of hire
LPN                       24/hours/week  7pm to 7am - every Sat & Sun	Working at the 10-bed McCarthy Care Center, under the direction of an RN,  performs selected nursing care to patients.  Assists the RN with preparation, implemen-tation, documentation, and continuing evaluation of the skilled nursing plan of care.  Documents in electronic medical record.  Provides support to patient and family through on-going communication.	Current license as LPN in MA Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care and hospice benefit preferred Excellent assessment skills Computer literate CPR certified within 30 days of hire
Per Diem      Home Health Aide	Covers vacations and increased patient census in the field.  Performs personal care and light house-keeping in accordance with the HHA assignment sheet.  Recognizes and reports changes in patient's condition to appropriate staff.  Provides support to patient and family through on-going communication.  Documents care provided per agency policy.  12 hours of annual education required.	Current CNA/HHA certification Prior homecare experience preferred Previous hospice experience preferred CPR certified within 30 days of hire
Admission RN 3-days/week with benefits 11am to 7pm	Conducts assessments and admissions for home, nursing home, and hospital visits, describing and explaining hospice and home care services to potential patients / families.  Describes hospice philosophy and services to potential patients / families.  Informs patient / family regarding financial obligations and insurance coverage using knowlege of fees, costs and reimbursement source.  Explains Medicare benefits to patient / family, presents other third party insurance options.  Using laptop computer, enters data into electronic medical record.	Current license as RN in MA Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care and hospice benefit preferred Excellent assessment skills Computer literate CPR certified within 30 days of hire
RNs every other Saturday & Sunday 8am to 4pm (3 positions)	Provides nursing care to patients in the home or LTC setting.  Assesses patient and family status.  Using laptop computer, enters data into electronic medical record.	Current license as RN in MA Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care preferred Excellent assessment skills Computer literate CPR certified within 30 days of hire
On-Call 3-Shift RN 4pm to 8am 3 shifts / week with benefits	Working in the After-Hours program, responds to calls from Triage RN to deliver service to current patients.  Assesses patient's status based on the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs presented.  Implements the plan of care under the direction of the attending physician.  Using laptop computer, enters data into electronic medical record.	Current license as RN in MA Knowledge of hospice philosophy of case preferred Excellent assessment skills Computer literate CPR certified within 30 days of hire
Per Diem RNs/LPNs	Cover vacations, increased patient census. All shifts and positions.	Current license as RN/LPN in MA Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care preferred Excellent assessment skills Computer literate CPR certified within 30 days of hire