SOCIAL WORKER

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Social Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced temporary Hospice Social Worker to provide short-term support to our hospice team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients and families during end of life care. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical social work skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to the hospice philosophy.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide psychosocial assessments for patients and families

Develop and support individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT)

Offer emotional support, crisis intervention, advance care planning, and resource coordination

Educate patients and families about hospice services, caregiver support, and community resources

Participate in IDT meetings and contribute to patient care planning

Documentation, interventions, and communications within required timeframes and according to regulatory standards

Coordinate with bereavement services as appropriate

Support compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participations (COPs) and agency policies

Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries

Required Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work (Masters preferred)

Experience in hospice, palliative care, medical social work, or related field

Strong assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Valid drivers license with reliable transportation for home visits

Harbors Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer

Flexible work from home options available.