Hospice Social Worker

Moments Hospice • Green Bay, WI

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About The Position

Moments Hospice is seeking a compassionate Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families. The role includes case management, assessing and addressing psychosocial and pre-bereavement needs, coordinating community resources, and providing counseling and bereavement support as requested. Social workers collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team while working with autonomy and on-call support. This is an on-the-road role. A company vehicle with fuel and insurance coverage is available for business and personal use at minimal cost.

Requirements

• Current Social Worker license is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Valid auto insurance is required.
• At least two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of one year of healthcare experience; a Master’s degree in Social Work is preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources, including information and referral resources and state and federal financial programs and eligibility requirements.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Make contact with the patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
• Perform case manager duties.
• Add the psychosocial assessment to the patient’s chart within 24 hours of completion.
• Regularly assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families, including pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief needs.
• Implement Plan of Care provisions, including social service goals, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement care.
• Regularly re-evaluate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with funeral arrangements if requested.
• Provide counseling during terminal illness and at the time of death if requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $26–$35 an hour.
• Company car with fuel and insurance covered; available for business and personal use at minimal cost.
• Company cell phone.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Disability options.
• Structured training and educational development programs.
• On-call support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time