Social Worker PRN

Big Bend Hospice • Tallahassee, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a PRN Social Worker to help patients and families navigate the hospice journey. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to provide emotional support, education, counseling, and connections to community resources for patients and caregivers.

The Social Worker completes psychosocial and bereavement assessments, supports end-of-life care planning, assists with financial assessments and Medicaid applications, and manages a caseload of approximately 30–35 patients with timely documentation. Visits take place in homes, facilities, hospitals, and hospice units. The schedule is PRN, generally 8 AM to 5 PM, and includes on-call coverage every 6–8 weeks.

The position involves regular travel throughout the community, frequent walking, standing, and driving, and responding to patient and family needs in a variety of care settings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Florida Social Work License or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong counseling and communication skills.
• Ability to support patients and families through difficult transitions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and responsibilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid Florida Driver's License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building abilities.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Social Work regulations and ethical standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to remain calm and provide support during patient and family crises.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or hospice experience.
• Knowledge of family systems, grief support, terminal illness, and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Educate patients and caregivers about end-of-life care, advance directives, long-term care planning, and available resources.
• Assist with financial assessments and Medicaid application support.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and services.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 30–35 patients while maintaining timely documentation.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and collaborative care planning.
• Conduct visits in homes, facilities, hospitals, and hospice units.
• Participate in on-call coverage every 6–8 weeks.

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