Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Home Health

About the Role

The Home Services Social Worker assesses the psychosocial needs of patients and families, providing resource support, short-term counseling, and crisis intervention in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The role involves developing care plans, facilitating communication of cultural and spiritual beliefs, and supporting patient self-determination and end-of-life decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop bereavement and social work plans.
• Document interventions and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Assist with barriers to transportation, food, utilities, and access to home services.
• Make referrals for community resources, legal directives, and elder abuse prevention.
• Support patients with advance directives and hospice benefit processes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Licensure as an LSW or LCSW.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• At least one year of hospice experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and alignment with palliative care philosophy.