Social Worker - Hospice
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geriatrics and hospice care, with experience in an outpatient setting. This role involves delivering a wide range of social work services to hospice patients and their families, including: Conducting initial emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial assessments Providing ongoing counseling and support Offering bereavement services Participating in community education, outreach, and referrals As a key member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), the Hospice Social Worker plays an integral role in assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring compliance with hospice care standards. The position will cover our Hattiesburg and Poplarville, MS area, including the surrounding and outlying communities.
Requirements
- Strong background in geriatrics and hospice care
- Experience in an outpatient setting
Responsibilities
- Conducting initial emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial assessments
- Providing ongoing counseling and support
- Offering bereavement services
- Participating in community education, outreach, and referrals
- Assessing patient needs as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)
- Developing individualized care plans as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)
- Ensuring compliance with hospice care standards as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
