Social Worker (Hospice)

About the role

At Harmony Hospice, we believe compassionate support extends beyond medical care and includes addressing the emotional, social, and practical needs of patients and families. The Hospice Social Worker provides essential psychosocial support, counseling, and resources to patients and caregivers navigating end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social work services to hospice patients and families in accordance with established standards of care.
• Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and develop appropriate support plans.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and resources related to end-of-life care, grief, and caregiver needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address patient and family goals, concerns, and care needs.
• Educate patients and families regarding available community resources, support services, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of social work services provided.
• Support patients and families through issues related to illness, loss, and the dying process.
• Participate in care planning, team meetings, and quality improvement activities as needed.
• Maintain compliance with hospice policies, regulations, and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
• Current Social Work license in the state of Rhode Island required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program required.
• Previous healthcare experience required; hospice experience preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care practices.
• Experience supporting patients and families through death, dying, and grief preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational abilities.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable, insured transportation that meets state and organizational requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Pay

$75,000–$82,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time with flexible schedules