Social Worker (Master of Social Work)
About The Position
Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, referring sources, and team members as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care. The Social Worker serves as an advocate, resource, and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, helping patients and families access support throughout their hospice journey. The role includes assessing psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporating findings into individualized plans of care; counseling patients and families; providing emotional support and crisis intervention; connecting people with community resources; advocating for patients and families; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; and maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements. The position has no on-call obligations.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into individualized plans of care.
- Counsel patients and families and provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance through illness, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.
- Educate patients and families about community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.
- Advocate for patients and families, identify barriers to care, and work with the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other care team members.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Salary of $70,000–$85,000
- 144 PTO per calendar year
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Medical coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
- No on-call obligations
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
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Job Type
Full-time
