Hospice Social Worker

Broad Reach Healthcare • Chatham, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Broad Reach Hospice offers a full range of compassionate and caring hospice services to individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness. Our goal is to ensure quality time and promote a sense of peace for every patient we serve. Whether in a private home, assisted living, or nursing facility across Cape Cod, our experienced professionals provide medical, spiritual, educational, and psychosocial support to optimize quality of life and uphold dignity at every stage. For four decades, Broad Reach Healthcare has been family owned and locally operated—never corporate. Our long-standing commitment to Cape Cod means every decision we make is guided by what’s best for our patients, families, and community. In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, the Social Worker participates in assessment, development of care plan, psychosocial treatment and discharge planning in both in-patient and home care settings for hospice patients. Our organization is dedicated to providing compassionate care to those in need, and we're looking for a skilled and compassionate professional to join our team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required
• Massachusetts State Licensure at LSW, LCSW or LICSW level required
• Strong background in mental health/counseling and experience in health services delivery.
• Ability to conduct assessment of patient/family psychosocial history.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice Social Work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial and bereavement evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
• Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Observes, evaluates, and brings to the team conferences information regarding psychosocial, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
• Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
• Documents comprehensive psychosocial information clearly and concisely in a timely manner
• Active participant in biweekly IDT Meetings
• Participates in clinical supervision as required by State law.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability, life, and retirement plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and continuing education programs
• Flexible schedules and family-friendly workplace culture
• Employee recognition events and wellness initiatives

What This Job Offers

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