Hospice Social Worker (20 hours/wk)

Iowa City Hospice • Iowa City, IA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Iowa City Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated part time Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary care team. In this meaningful role, you will provide psychosocial support, counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination for patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Through compassionate guidance and skilled support, you will help individuals navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges that accompany the end-of-life journey. If you are passionate about enhancing quality of life, supporting patients and caregivers during difficult transitions, and making a lasting difference when it matters most, we invite you to join our team. As a Hospice Social Worker, you will collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and volunteers to ensure patients and families receive holistic, person-centered care that honors their wishes, dignity, and comfort. Iowa City Hospice is a mission-driven, community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care and support. We value compassion, collaboration, professionalism, and service excellence in everything we do. Our supportive and inclusive workplace empowers team members to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Here, your expertise, empathy, and commitment will be valued as you help bring comfort, peace, and reassurance to patients and their loved ones during life's most challenging moments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program required
• Full-time availability, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare systems, community resources, and social service programs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, care planning, counseling, and patient advocacy.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Current Iowa LMSW, LISW, or LBSW licensure preferred.
• Minimum one year of medical social work, counseling, or related healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop individualized care plans based on identified psychosocial needs.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Facilitate discussions regarding coping strategies, grief, loss, end-of-life concerns, and advance care planning.
• Connect patients and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, support groups, and other services as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, hospice aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure holistic patient care.
• Participate in care conferences and contribute to care planning and goal setting.
• Assist families with discharge planning, placement options, and transition of care when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Provide bereavement support and follow-up as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, federal, and hospice regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Wellmark Medical and Dental Insurance (3 different plans to choose from)
• Avesis Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Disability Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Mileage reimbursement or Company Vehicle or Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and iPad Provided
• Free Parking
• Generous Paid Time Off (19 days vacation accrued annually, 12 days sick leave accrued annually)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level