Social Worker MSW (license required)

About the role

Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.

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

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