MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

About the role

CompassionCare Hospice is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join their team in Las Vegas, NV. The Social Worker provides emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness, playing a key part in delivering holistic care.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families
• Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Educate and assist with advance directives
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families
• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families

Qualifications

• A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR a graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying
• Experience in a hospice care preferred
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM