Inpatient Certified Social Worker II - Weekend PRN

About the Role

As a Bluegrass Care Navigators hospice team member, you will provide care and support to patients and their families who have chosen comfort‑focused care rather than curative treatment. The role allows you to focus on one patient at a time, delivering care in the patient’s home (house or apartment), nursing homes, assisted‑living facilities, hospitals, or, when needed, at a Bluegrass Care Navigators Hospice Care Center. The organization is committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect, offering opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative team environment.

Schedule

Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (PRN)

Position Summary

• Provide direct casework and counseling services to patients and families within the hospice inpatient unit and hospital settings.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and identify patient and family needs.
• Establish appropriate treatment goals and implement interventions to alleviate psychosocial challenges.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in planning and coordinating patient care.
• Contribute to overall care delivery, within the limits of licensure.
• Work under the direction of the Counseling Manager and Executive Director to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care that supports physical, emotional, and social well‑being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current Kentucky licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Certified Social Worker (CSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Minimum of two (2) years of social service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team (preferred).
• Knowledge of the process of death, dying, and bereavement.
• Understanding of psychosocial and legal considerations affecting terminally ill patients and their families.
• Knowledge of interpersonal dynamics within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Flexibility and strong written and oral communication skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Time‑conscious attitude; consistently completes assignments efficiently, in an organized, self‑directed, and professional manner.