Hospice Social Worker

Lifted Healthcare Group • Fort worth, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Lifted Hospice, our Social Workers play a vital role—providing emotional support, counseling, and practical guidance when patients and families are navigating one of life’s most difficult seasons. As a Social Worker, you’ll assess each patient’s psychosocial needs and deliver care that addresses emotional, financial, and family dynamics. You’ll help patients and caregivers understand their options, cope with change, and access the resources they need for comfort and stability. You’ll also serve as a key part of the interdisciplinary team—bringing insight, advocacy, and compassion to the plan of care. In this role, you’ll spend your time serving patients and families wherever they call home—whether in a private residence, long-term care facility, or nursing facility. Your work will take place in varied environments, both indoors and outdoors, as you meet people where they are in some of life’s most vulnerable moments. Flexibility, presence, and professionalism are essential as you travel locally to provide compassionate, timely care and support across your service area.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited program; or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field (psychology, sociology, etc.) with qualifying experience and MSW supervision as required by regulation.
• Licensed in Texas as an LMSW or LBSW, in good standing with the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse personalities and cultures.
• Comfortable with technology—able to document care and communicate using EMR systems and mobile tools.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance required for travel throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice or palliative care (1+ year preferred)
• A strong understanding of end-of-life psychosocial needs.
• Knowledge of local community resources and ability to connect patients and families with support.

Responsibilities

• Completing timely psychosocial assessments to understand the emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs of each patient and family.
• Offering support around end-of-life issues, grief, family dynamics, and care transitions with compassion and clarity.
• Assisting patients and families with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge, and changes in level of care.
• Collaborating with the IDG/IDT to build care plans that support the whole person and reflect patient and family goals.
• Helping patients access benefits, community programs, and practical support to reduce stress and improve quality of life.
• Recording assessments, updates, and interventions accurately and on time.
• Promoting patient privacy, respect, and comfort in every interaction.
• Participating in team meetings, required education, and quality improvement efforts to serve with excellence.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Employer paid life insurance policy
• Employer contributions toward employee health and dental insurance
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) Plan — includes discretionary profit-sharing contribution(s)

What This Job Offers

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