Hospice Social Worker- BSW

Make a meaningful difference for patients and families when compassionate support matters most. The Hospice Social Worker provides emotional support, coordinates resources, and advocates for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Working under the supervision of an MSW and alongside the interdisciplinary team, the BSW helps patients and caregivers navigate the social, emotional, and practical challenges of end-of-life care.

**As a Hospice Social Worker, you will:**

* Assess patient and family psychosocial needs, support systems, coping abilities, and barriers to care.
* Collaborate with the supervising MSW and interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized plans of care.
* Provide supportive counseling within your scope of practice to help patients and families cope with illness, loss, and caregiving responsibilities.
* Connect patients and families with community resources, financial assistance, transportation, and other support services.
* Assist with advance care planning, advance directives, and funeral planning while respecting patient preferences.
* Identify caregiver stress, safety concerns, and changes in family needs, and communicate concerns promptly.
* Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and coordinate services with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other team members.
* Support bereavement assessments and referrals in collaboration with the bereavement team.
* Complete accurate, timely documentation according to agency guidelines.
* Protect patient confidentiality and honor each family’s cultural, spiritual, and personal values.

**Requirements**

* Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
* Current social work license or other credentials as required by the state of practice.
* At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
* Ability to provide services under the supervision of a qualified MSW.
* Hospice, home health, or palliative care experience preferred.
* Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Compassionate approach to working with patients experiencing serious illness and families facing grief and loss.
* Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance for patient visits.
* HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.