Social Worker - Hospice

Brighton Hospice • Eugene, OR

4d • $43 - $48

About The Position

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to hospice patients, their families, referring sources, and team members as they navigate 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 the support they need throughout their hospice journey.

The role collaborates with nurses, chaplains, CNAs, volunteers, and other care team members to develop individualized plans that support patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Brighton/Suncrest emphasizes quality over quantity, with lower clinician caseloads and higher staff-to-patient ratios to enable meaningful time with patients and families and personalized care.

Requirements

• 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, providing 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 by identifying barriers to care and helping the hospice team develop solutions that address their needs, preferences, values, and goals.
• 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

• Hourly pay range of $43–$48, depending on experience, plus monthly bonus opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, HSA, dental, vision, life, and EAP benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• Minimal to no on-call obligations
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed