Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Suncrest Hospice • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, referring sources, and team members as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care. The Social Worker serves as an advocate, resource, and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, helping patients and families receive support throughout their hospice journey. Brighton/Suncrest emphasizes communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth, and is a CHAP-certified hospice.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into individualized plans of care.
• Counsel patients and families, providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance through illness, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.
• Educate patients and families about community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.
• Advocate for patients and families, identify barriers to care, and work with the hospice team to develop solutions that address their needs, preferences, values, and goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other care-team members.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO); the posting says details should be specified for the site and role.
• Monthly bonus opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Medical, HSA, dental, vision, life, and EAP benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• Minimal to no on-call obligations.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time