Social Worker, Weekends

Care Dimensions•Waltham, MA

48d•$44 - $44

About The Position

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose – to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you’ll gain the support and inspiration for a career you’ll find meaningful every day. Part-time, Weekends, flexible with shifts and hours (could do 8 hour, 10 hour, or 12 hour shifts!) Sign on Bonus! Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) to join our hospice care team, dedicated exclusively to weekend coverage. This role is critical in supporting patients and families through end-of-life care by providing psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions. The Hospice Social Worker will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to deliver timely, patient-centered care and will be responsible for weekend patient visits, including Service Intensity Add-On (SIA) visits for those nearing end of life, as well as admission inquiry visits.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
Current and active LCSW or LICSW license in Massachusetts.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related clinical setting strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of end-of-life issues, bereavement, and grief counseling.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively during weekend shifts.
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (if required for home visits).

Responsibilities

Perform weekend patient visits, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
Respond to and complete Service Intensity Add-On (SIA) visits for patients in the last days of life, providing supportive interventions during imminent death.
Conduct admission inquiry visits, assessing patients for hospice eligibility and collaborating with the clinical and admissions team as needed.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients and families receiving hospice care.
Offer counseling, emotional support, and anticipatory grief support to patients, caregivers, and families.
Participate in weekend interdisciplinary communication to ensure coordinated care planning and updates.
Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
Maintain compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, ethical standards, and agency policies.
Provide crisis intervention and assist with emergency psychosocial situations that may arise over the weekend.
Maintain regular communication with the Director of Continuity of Care and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.