Social Worker, MSW, LSW

About the role

Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
Pick up 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
Support families on understanding hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
Aid in long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
Maintain and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care

Responsibilities

• Pick up 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
• Support families on understanding hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
• Aid in long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
• Maintain and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
• Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care

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 (preferred)
• Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training (preferred)
• Bilingual skills (preferred)

Skills

None specified

Benefits

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.
We Offer Benefits For All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 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

$75,000 - $93,000

Schedule

Full-time