Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Department : HOSPICE SOCIAL SERVICES

Shift Timing : 08 : 30 - 16 : 30 5 days 8 hour shift. Monday to friday

Per Week : 40 Hours

Responsibilities

• As a key member of our interdisciplinary care team, youll support patients and families by providing emotional guidance, resource coordination, and advocacy in the hospice settings. Youll collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure comprehensive care and a strong support system for every patient.
• Offering emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families Helping patients and caregivers set healthy boundaries and goals
• Identifying high-risk situations and coordinating timely interventions
• Referring families to community services and financial assistance programs Supporting hospice patients with bereavement and respite care planning Participating in team case conferences and care planning
• Providing supervision to other social work staff (if licensed at LICSW level)
• Documenting assessments, plans, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner

Requirements

Experience : 5 Years

Flexible scheduling options Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW) or Psychology, Sociology, or another field related to Social Work required

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred

LCSW or LICSW preferred

35 years of social work experience (hospice a plus)

Valid drivers license and auto insurance

Strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills

Skills