Hospice Social Worker

Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Social Worker, where you will play a vital role in providing emotional support, counseling, and comprehensive case management to patients and their families facing life-limiting illnesses. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering holistic care that addresses social, emotional, and psychological needs within a hospice setting. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive personalized, respectful, and dignified end-of-life care.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate social, emotional, and psychological needs in accordance with hospice care standards.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions utilizing techniques such as behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and clinical counseling.
• Offer crisis intervention and mental health counseling to support patients and families through complex emotional challenges.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to develop and implement personalized care plans that incorporate social work interventions.
• Manage intake processes, document medical records accurately, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and medical teams to promote understanding of diagnosis, treatment options, and available resources.
• Assist with discharge planning, home & community care arrangements, and connect families with additional support services such as assisted living or special education when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) from an accredited program; licensure or certification as required by state law.
• Proven experience in hospice care, inpatient settings, nursing homes, or home & community care environments.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for documentation purposes, and medical records management.
• Familiarity with EMR systems for data collection and documentation; experience with HIPAA compliance is essential.
• Expertise in child & family counseling, behavioral health therapies including applied behavior analysis (ABA), addiction counseling, dementia care (including Alzheimer’s), PTSD care, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities.
• Excellent skills in crisis management, diagnostic evaluation, case management, and working with diverse populations such as geriatrics and pediatrics.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy while maintaining professionalism; strong communication skills are vital for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. We are dedicated to supporting our team members through ongoing professional development opportunities and fostering a positive work environment where your skills can truly shine. If you’re passionate about delivering compassionate hospice care while advancing your expertise in social work practices—especially within specialized areas like dementia or autism care—this is the perfect role for you!

Pay: $31.00 - $33.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road