Hospice Social Worker

Moments Hospice • Hialeah, FL

10d

About The Position

Moments Hospice is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families. The role includes case management, assessment and ongoing support for patients and caregivers, and help accessing community resources. The Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and may provide counseling and assistance with funeral arrangements when requested.

The position offers autonomy, reasonable caseloads, on-call support, structured training, and opportunities for educational development. It is an on-the-road role. A company vehicle with fuel and insurance coverage is available for business and personal use at a minimal cost.

Requirements

• Current Social Worker license.
• Minimum of two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work with at least 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 referrals 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.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.

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 available for business and personal use at a 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