Hospice Social Worker

Gulfside Career • New Port Richey, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker works under the direct supervision of the Social Work Manager and/or Director of Clinical Social Work, assisting with and facilitating initial and ongoing social work contacts in the field. Patients may live in private residences, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing homes. Through clinical assessment, intervention, and education, the Social Worker helps maximize patient comfort and quality of life by providing psychosocial support, pre-bereavement services, resource identification, and education, while advocating for patients and families.

The role provides assessment, counseling, case management, crisis support, care planning, referrals, and clinical documentation as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team. The Social Worker also contributes to professional development, community partnerships, and compliance with agency policies and professional standards. This position requires an AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school or university.
• One year of post-MSW experience in a hospital, home health, or hospice setting.
• Strong ethical standards and appropriate professional demeanor.
• Experience with individual, family, and group treatment modalities.
• Theoretical knowledge of human development, end-of-life care, and family systems.
• Ability to remain calm and professional and to troubleshoot or handle patient, family, or staff crisis situations.
• Reliable transportation to perform duties in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Proof of automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with current EMR software and other computer software applications.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask and remain flexible with assignments.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• Ability to relate effectively to people from varied backgrounds and ethnicities.
• Ability to make realistic decisions using logical assumptions, professional ethics, best practices, factual information, and consideration of organizational resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely and adapt communication style to the audience.
• Knowledge of community health systems and resources and financial and social aid programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed or requested.
• Successful eligibility screening through the required AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening.

Responsibilities

• Practice social work in accordance with professional and agency ethics, values, integrity, and applicable legal requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, and GHS staff.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations concerning collaborative agreements.
• Provide empathetic, compassionate, patient-centered support that recognizes death as a part of life and seeks to enhance patients’ quality of life.
• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessments of patients and families.
• Assist with developing and implementing personalized patient and family care plans, including counseling, anticipatory grief support, information and education, and referrals to GHS or community resources.
• Provide case management related to patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs.
• Help identify and support high-risk or suicidal patients and families and those experiencing non-medical crises.
• Complete clinical documentation, psychosocial assessments, clinical notes, secondary reports, and bereavement assessments at the time of patient death in a timely manner.
• Meet or exceed agency productivity measures for visits.
• Provide input to the Volunteer Coordinator about patient and family needs to support volunteer assignments and matching.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings as requested, and contribute as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed or requested.
• Complete other appropriate duties assigned or delegated by the Social Work Manager or Director of Clinical Social Work.
• Maintain professional growth through educational and in-service training programs.
• Support and follow GHS policies and procedures and company standards in the GHS Policy Manual (Employee Handbook).
• Promote the company through participation in and support of community partnerships and professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

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