Hospice Social Worker

Moments Hospice • Madison, WI

2d • $26 - $35

About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring a Licensed Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to terminally ill patients and their families. The role involves assessing and addressing the psychosocial and pre-bereavement needs of patients, families, and caregivers; coordinating services and community resources; and providing counseling during terminal illness and, when requested, at the time of death. The social worker also serves as a case manager and participates in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.

The position offers autonomy, a reasonable caseload, on-call support, structured training, and collaboration with company leadership. Work is on the road. The posting describes a fleet car option for business and personal use with fuel and insurance covered, along with a company cell phone. Compensation is $26–$35 per hour.

Requirements

• Current Social Worker license.
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred, or a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with at least one year of healthcare experience.
• Minimum of two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
• 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 principles of death and dying.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience is a plus.
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide 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, pre-bereavement care, 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 an hour.
• Company car with fuel and insurance covered; vehicle may be used for business and personal use at minimal cost.
• Company cell phone.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Disability options.
• Structured training and educational development programs.
• On-call support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time