Social Worker (MSW)

Inspire Hospice and Palliative Care • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

As a Hospice Social Worker (MSW), you will be an essential member of the interdisciplinary care team, providing comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and families navigating end-of-life care. You will help patients and families address emotional, social, practical, and family-related challenges through counseling and supportive interventions, advance care planning, community-resource connections, and grief and bereavement support. The role calls for a compassionate, dependable, solutions-oriented social worker who understands grief, loss, and end-of-life care and is committed to dignified, person-centered support. Travel throughout the assigned service area is required, and participation in an on-call rotation may be required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• At least one year of experience in social work, counseling, or a related healthcare field.
• Current automobile insurance and a valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Strong understanding of grief and loss, psychosocial dynamics, and family systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
• Commitment to the principles of hospice and palliative care.

Nice To Haves

• Current, unrestricted LCSW or LMSW license in the state of practice.
• Previous hospice or palliative care experience.
• Experience providing counseling or psychosocial support to patients and families facing serious illness or end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of local community resources and support services.
• Experience coordinating referrals and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong understanding of bereavement and the unique needs of individuals and families experiencing loss.
• Compassionate, patient-first mindset with a commitment to dignified, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely psychosocial assessments of hospice patients and their families, including evaluation of coping mechanisms, support systems, strengths, preferences, and resources.
• Identify psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide culturally sensitive support throughout the end-of-life journey.
• Provide individual and family counseling concerning grief, loss, anticipatory mourning, end-of-life decision-making, and other psychosocial concerns.
• Provide crisis intervention, stress management, coping skills, and emotional support as appropriate.
• Help patients and families navigate emotional, interpersonal, and practical challenges associated with serious illness and end-of-life care.
• Educate patients and families about the dying process and prepare them emotionally for anticipated loss.
• Make visits as scheduled and participate in the on-call rotation as required.
• Facilitate advance care planning conversations, including healthcare directives, durable power of attorney for healthcare, and goals of care.
• Assist patients and families in making informed decisions about hospice enrollment and end-of-life care preferences.
• Advocate for patients' wishes, values, and autonomy and support families navigating complex end-of-life decisions.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and support services, including financial assistance, caregiver support, home health services, support groups, and bereavement counseling.
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide anticipatory grief support and follow up with bereaved family members and caregivers after the patient's death.
• Provide ongoing bereavement support, counseling, education, and referrals as appropriate.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork in accordance with hospice policies and procedures.
• Follow the physician's Plan of Care for Medical Social Services.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, visits, interventions, care plans, and follow-up.
• Communicate changes in psychosocial needs and patient or family concerns to the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, and other care-team members to support comprehensive patient care.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits; benefits vary by position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time