Hospice Social Worker

Overview

• Provide compassionate psychosocial support to hospice patients and families across diverse care settings, ensuring dignity and comfort during challenging times.
• Develop tailored social work care plans addressing individual needs and enhancing quality of life.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic and patient-centered hospice care.
• Offer pre- and post-bereavement support services to families, fostering resilience and healing.
• Act as a liaison between hospice teams and external care providers to ensure seamless communication.
• Contribute to professional development by providing supervision hours for LCSW licensure.
• Engage in field-based work, traveling within the assigned territory to deliver personalized care.
• Join a supportive environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Deliver psychosocial interventions to hospice patients and families, ensuring compassionate and effective care.
• Create and maintain individualized care plans, adapting to evolving patient and family needs.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes.
• Facilitate bereavement support services, guiding families through emotional transitions.
• Enhance communication between hospice staff and external care providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Document clinical data accurately, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide mentorship and supervision for LCSW candidates, fostering professional growth.
• Travel within the assigned territory to deliver field-based care and support.

Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
• LMSW or LCSW licensure required for practice in New York State.
• Minimum of one year of healthcare social work experience; hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation tasks.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills essential for success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and field-based environments.
• Dedication to providing compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory as part of field-based responsibilities.