Social Worker - Hospice
About The Position
Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Hospice 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 receive support throughout their hospice journey. The position works a Sunday-through-Thursday day schedule. The listed pay range is $80,000–$85,000, depending on experience, with monthly bonus opportunities. The role has minimal to no on-call obligations. Mileage reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement are offered.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and the regulations of the state of residence.
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 as they navigate 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 so their needs, preferences, values, and goals are heard and addressed.
- 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
- Generous paid time off
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Minimal to no on-call obligations
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Job Type
Full-time
