MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

Allay Hospice • Brookfield, WI

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About The Position

Allay Hospice is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. The role helps ensure patients’ psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect as part of holistic, person-centered hospice care. The position serves Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties and is based at the Brookfield office. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Social Worker assesses the needs of patients and families, provides counseling and crisis intervention, and connects them with practical support and community resources. The role also includes home-safety evaluation, support with advance directives and end-of-life planning, timely clinical documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Allay Hospice provides hospice services tailored to patients and families, primarily in the home. The company describes its work as focused on exceptional patient care and supporting agency leadership and teams.

Requirements

• Graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• At least one year of experience in health care; hospice experience is preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy and issues related to death and dying.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current licensure, or good standing, according to State Board of Social Work guidelines to practice in the state of operation.
• Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Evaluate home safety and assist with alternative care plans when needed.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Educate and assist with advance directives.
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families.
• Serve as a liaison with community resources and agencies.
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care.
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level