Part TIme Hospice Social Worker
About The Position
Iowa City Hospice is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team and play a vital role in helping patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges that accompany serious illness and end-of-life care. Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule of 20 hours per week during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In this meaningful role, you will use your clinical expertise, advocacy skills, and compassion to provide counseling, psychosocial support, resource coordination, and guidance to patients and their loved ones. Your work will help individuals find comfort, peace, and connection during some of life's most challenging moments. If you are passionate about enhancing quality of life, supporting families through difficult transitions, and making a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Iowa City Hospice is a mission-driven, community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care and support. Our team is united by a commitment to compassion, excellence, collaboration, and service. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where team members are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Here, your expertise and empathy are valued, and your work truly matters every day. Whether you are an experienced hospice professional or a social worker looking to bring your skills to a mission-driven organization, this is an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families when they need it most. Join us in providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care when it matters most.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program required
- Ability to work a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week during Monday through Friday business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
- Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare systems, community resources, and social service programs.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, care planning, counseling, and patient advocacy.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Current Iowa LMSW, LISW, or LBSW licensure preferred.
- Minimum one year of medical social work, counseling, or related healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
- Develop individualized care plans that address identified psychosocial needs and goals.
- Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Facilitate discussions related to coping, grief, loss, advance care planning, and end-of-life concerns.
- Connect patients and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, support services, and other available resources.
- Advocate for patients and families to ensure their needs, wishes, and goals are respected.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, chaplains, hospice aides, volunteers, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and care planning discussions.
- Assist with discharge planning, placement options, and care transitions when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Provide bereavement support and follow-up services as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, federal, and hospice regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Wellmark Medical and Dental Insurance (multiple plan options)
- Avesis Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Employer-paid Disability Insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company-issued iPhone and iPad
- Free parking
- Paid vacation leave accrued annually
- Paid sick leave accrued annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
