About the role
Role Overview The Hospice Social Worker assesses the psychosocial needs of patients and families, providing resource support, short-term counseling, and crisis intervention in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing bereavement care plans, interpreting cultural and spiritual beliefs, and documenting patient progress. They facilitate patient decision-making, support end-of-life care, and assist with advanced directives, transportation, and resource referrals such as financial aid and elder abuse reports.
Qualifications Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, be licensed as an LSW or LCSW, and possess a valid driver’s license with auto insurance. A minimum of one year healthcare social work experience is required.
Skills & Key Duties
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop tailored care plans
- Provide emotional, social, and environmental support to patients and families
- Document assessments, interventions, and care updates accurately and timely
- Educate families on care options, cultural considerations, and advance directives
- Identify and respond to signs of imminent death, ensuring compassionate end-of-life support
- Utilize community resources to maximize patient benefits and coping skills
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care
The role requires sensitivity to cultural and spiritual needs, a palliative care philosophy, and the ability to adapt interventions to individual circumstances.
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