Licensed Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Social Worker

Location : Jackson, MS

Job Type : Hourly | Non-Exempt

About Us

At Legacy Hospice, we’re committed to caring for patients and families with compassion and dignity. We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Social Worker (SW) to join our team. In this vital role, you'll help patients and families cope with the emotional, social, and practical challenges that come with a terminal diagnosis—bringing comfort and clarity during their most vulnerable moments.

What You'll Do

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers
• Provide counseling to patients and families regarding emotional stress, coping, grief, and advance care planning
• Assist with advance directives, funeral arrangements, and navigating legal / financial decisions
• Identify and coordinate with community resources, agencies, and support organizations
• Educate staff and families about cultural and psychosocial needs
• Document patient conditions, interventions, and psychosocial support provided
• Serve as a liaison between families and care teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized care plans
• Provide crisis intervention and support for safety concerns (neglect, abuse, self-harm)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education
• Participate in on-call support as needed

Qualifications

What We Offer

If you’re passionate about making a difference in end-of-life care, join our mission-driven team at Legacy Hospice today.