Hospice Social Worker

Moments Hospice • Hialeah, FL

8d • $26 - $35

About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families. The role includes case management, assessing and addressing patient and family needs, counseling, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement support. The position offers autonomy, a manageable caseload, on-call support, structured training, and opportunities to collaborate with company leadership. It is an on-the-road role; a company vehicle with fuel and insurance covered is available for business and personal use at a minimal cost.

Requirements

• Current social worker license required.
• At least two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and at least one year of healthcare experience if the candidate does not have a master's degree in Social Work.
• 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 required.
• Valid auto insurance required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Make contact with the patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
• Perform case manager duties.
• Add the psychosocial assessment 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, and pre-bereavement and bereavement care.
• Regularly reevaluate patients' and families' psychosocial needs.
• 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
• Company car with fuel and insurance covered, available for business and personal use at a 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