Hospice Social Worker

Moments Hospice • Madison, WI

3d

About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring a Licensed Social Worker to provide psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families. The role involves case management, ongoing assessment and support, care planning, referrals to community resources, and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings. The position is on the road and offers a company vehicle for business and personal use at minimal cost, with fuel and insurance covered. A company cell phone is also provided. The job description lists compensation of $26–$35 per hour and describes comprehensive benefits, training, educational development, clear expectations, reasonable caseloads, and on-call support.

Requirements

• Current Social Worker license.
• Minimum of two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid auto insurance.
• Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources, including information and referral services 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

• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of one year of healthcare experience.
• Hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Contact the patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
• Perform case manager duties.
• Ensure the psychosocial assessment is added to the patient's chart within 24 hours of completion.
• Regularly assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Regularly assess 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 per hour.
• Company car with fuel and insurance covered; vehicle may be used for personal use at minimal cost.
• Company cell phone.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability options.
• Generous PTO accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Structured training and educational development programs.
• On-call support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time