Social Worker BSW

Heartland Hospice • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker (BSW) provides psychosocial support to hospice patients and their families as a key member of the interdisciplinary team. The role supports patients and loved ones through the hospice journey, helping address social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs and promoting comfort, connection, dignity, and peace of mind. Services are provided in accordance with each patient’s individualized plan of care.

The Social Worker uses professional judgment to guide patients and families through illness, grief, and loss; offers counseling, education, and referrals to community resources; collaborates with the hospice care team; and monitors changes in patient and family circumstances to adjust services. The position is safety-sensitive and requires applicable state licensure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Licensure as required by the state of employment.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, and end-of-life care.
• Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences.
• Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team.

Nice To Haves

• 3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience.
• Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling.
• Experience working with diverse populations and family systems.
• Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care.
• Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs.
• Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through the challenges of illness and loss.
• Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources.
• Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support patients’ whole-person needs.
• Monitor changes in patient and family circumstances and adjust services accordingly.
• Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family served.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• National and local recognition programs.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time associates.
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time associates.
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays for full-time associates.
• Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time associates.
• Education support and tuition assistance for full-time associates.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for full-time associates.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

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