Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Hospice

Role Overview The Hospice Social Worker assesses the psychosocial needs of patients and families, providing resource support, short-term counseling, and crisis intervention in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. They develop and implement individualized care plans to enhance family strength, maximize benefits, promote dignity, and support cultural and spiritual beliefs. The role involves documenting assessments, educating patients and families, and addressing end-of-life needs, including advance directives and bereavement planning. They respond to indicators of imminent death, facilitate communication about care decisions, and make referrals for community resources, transportation, and assistance with applications such as Medicaid or SSDI. The position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, licensure (LSW or LCSW), and at least one year of healthcare social work experience. Strong interpersonal, assessment, and documentation skills are essential, along with sensitivity to patient needs and understanding of hospice and palliative care philosophies.