Hospice Social Worker Full-TIme

About the Role

As a Hospice Social Worker, you will play an essential role in supporting patients and their loved ones through the emotional, social, and practical aspects of end-of-life care. You will provide counseling, advocacy, resource coordination, and guidance while helping patients and families find comfort, meaning, and support during a challenging time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person psychosocial assessments of patients and families within 5 days of admission to hospice per Medicare guidelines
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention
• Self-organize, schedule, and triage visits based on clinical need
• Assist patients and caregivers with advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making
• Connect families with community resources and supportive services
• Facilitate discussions regarding patient goals, family dynamics, coping, and bereavement needs
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team
• Advocate for patient and family needs while promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with hospice standards

Reporting Relationship: Executive Director

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program
• Licensed as a Social Worker through the Massachusetts Board of Social Worker
• Three years recent (within the past five years) experience in acute, long-term care or home care/hospice, with at least one in hospice or homecare preferred
• Knowledge of community resources including Medicare and Medicaid, financial aid, county, state, and private social services agencies

Skills

• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining an engaged member of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to care