Social Worker MSW Hospice

About the role

We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit
• Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
• Aid in long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
• Maintain documentation of psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Current licensure as required by the state of employment
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
• Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
• Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
• Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
• Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
• Bilingual skills

Skills

Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
Empathetic support and maintaining boundaries in emotionally intense situations
Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and total rewards package
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO and 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education support & tuition assistance
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Pay

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity.

Schedule

Full Time Employee Benefits