About the role
Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.
If you’re ready to help patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and care, we invite you to join us as a Hospice Social Worker (BSW).
We value holistic care—and that means more than just medical treatment. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, connection, and peace of mind.
As a Hospice Social Worker (BSW), You Will:
- Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care
- Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs
- Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through the challenges of illness and loss
- Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources
- Collaborate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support the whole-person needs of those in your care
- Monitor changes in patient/family circumstances and adjust services accordingly
- Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family you serve
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school
- Licensure as required by the state of employment
- At least 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
- Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, and end-of-life care
- Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences
- Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
- 3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience
- Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling
- Experience working with diverse populations and family systems
- Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care
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