Part Time Hospice Social Worker - LMSW

Tapestry Hospice•Trenton, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking an experienced Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional and practical support to patients and families facing serious illness or end-of-life issues. This position is one of three foundational pillars in the patient's overall plan of care, managing all psychosocial aspects of the hospice journey. The role involves close collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team, patients, and their loved ones throughout the hospice experience and beyond. Tapestry Hospice is a family-owned and operated organization serving North Georgia for over 16 years, emphasizing a 'Care Family' approach where patients are treated with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Licensed as a Social Worker through the Board of Georgia
Possess effective communication skills (including strong verbal and written)
Possesses a history of building and influencing patient and family relationships
Holds a current driver's license, car insurance, CPR certification, and positive driving record
Part-time availability

Nice To Haves

Hospital, home health, or hospice experience is extremely preferred

Responsibilities

Assess patient/family social and emotional factors to estimate their potential to cope with terminal illness and death.
Provide psychosocial counseling and support to the patient/family experiencing emotional, social, and economic conflict.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to establish, review, and revise the plan of care for each patient, including exchange of information, review of problems, and sharing of professional support.
Maintain the dignity of the dying patient.