Hospice Social Worker
Cherry Hill Free Clinic · Pleasanton, CA · Today
OTHRFull-time
About the Role
We are seeking a Social Worker to join a hospice transdisciplinary team, providing supportive services to address patients' and families' social, emotional, and financial needs related to terminal illness, loss, and grief.
Responsibilities
- Assessing social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting coping and safety
- Providing individual and family counseling on psychosocial aspects of end-of-life care
- Evaluating caregiver capacity and resource availability
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program
- At least one year of social work experience in healthcare (hospice experience preferred)
- Valid California Driver’s License and insurance if driving
Skills
The role requires strong assessment, counseling, and communication skills to support patients and families through end-of-life challenges in a compassionate manner.