Hospice Social Worker

Overview
Join our compassionate Hospice team as a Hospice Medical Social Worker, where your expertise will make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families during challenging times. In this vital role, you will provide emotional support, counseling, and case management to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Your dedication will help ensure patients receive comprehensive, person-centered care that respects their dignity and promotes comfort. This paid position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering exceptional hospice care and behavioral health services across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate emotional, social, and psychological needs within hospice care settings.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling utilizing clinical techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychotherapy to support coping strategies.
• Develop personalized care plans aligned with medical documentation standards and HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including medical staff, nurses, and therapists—to coordinate holistic patient care plans.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and manage complex cases involving mental health counseling, addiction counseling, or behavioral health challenges such as PTSD or dementia care.
• Collect and document data related to patient progress, treatment outcomes, and service utilization using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Assist with intake procedures for new patients, ensuring comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and appropriate referrals for specialized services like autism or developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field; licensure or certification preferred.
• Proven experience working with hospice care, mental health counseling, or behavioral therapy in inpatient, outpatient, or home & community settings.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and medical records management.
• Familiarity with crisis management techniques and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders such as autism or Alzheimer’s disease.
• Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations and applying evidence-based practices including applied behavior analysis (ABA) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
• Ability to navigate EMR systems efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with patients across diverse age groups—including pediatrics, geriatrics—and working in assisted living or nursing home environments. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills foster hope and healing for those facing life’s most vulnerable moments. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in clinical research, trauma-informed care, and specialized therapies tailored to hospice populations. Join us in making a meaningful difference every day!

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wauwatosa, WI 53226