Licensed Hospice Social Worker

Favoured Hospice • Dayton, MN

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About The Position

Join our mission to provide holistic, end-of-life care through skilled social work support. The Hospice Social Worker provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support to individuals and families facing terminal illness, chronic illness, or other life-limiting conditions. They work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to address emotional, social, and practical needs, ensuring dignity, comfort, and informed decision-making throughout the end-of-life process.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent state licensure
• Proficiency in crisis intervention and grief counseling techniques
• Strong understanding of end-of-life issues, grief processes, and hospice regulations.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice or palliative care settings

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and practical needs
• Develop and implement individualized care plans addressing psychosocial, spiritual, and end-of-life care goals.
• Provide grief counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support for patients and families.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on end-of-life options, advance care planning, and available resources.
• Assist with accessing community resources such as financial aid, legal services, housing, and transportation.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and ensure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Facilitate family meetings to discuss care goals, expectations, and end-of-life decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level