LMSW - Hospice Social Worker

Spirit Hospice of Georgia•Calhoun, GA

About The Position

Spirit Hospice is seeking a licensed social worker to support hospice patients and their families through challenging and meaningful moments. The role provides compassionate counseling, advocacy, practical support, and a grounding presence while helping families navigate grief, fear, and paperwork. The social worker collaborates with nurses, chaplains, aides, doctors, and volunteers as part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure heart-centered care, and develops and carries out patient-specific care plans.

Requirements

Current social work license in the state of Georgia.
Hospice, medical, or mental health experience; applicants without hospice experience should have a calling to hospice.
Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

Support patients and families through difficult and meaningful moments.
Help families navigate grief, fear, and paperwork.
Advocate for patients and families with compassion and promote dignity.
Collaborate with nurses, chaplains, aides, doctors, and volunteers on the interdisciplinary team.
Develop and execute patient-specific care plans.
Provide resources, counseling, and a grounding presence.