Hospice Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) – PRN

**Overview**

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Hospice Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) – PRN, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate psychosocial support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. This flexible, PRN position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs in a hospice setting. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care, coordinate community resources, and uphold the highest standards of social work practice within hospice and palliative medicine. Your expertise will help ease the journey for patients facing life-limiting illnesses while supporting their loved ones through challenging times.

**Responsibilities**

* Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs, including mental health status, family dynamics, and community resource requirements.
* Provide individual, family, and group counseling sessions utilizing clinical techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and crisis intervention.
* Coordinate discharge planning and facilitate access to community resources like assisted living facilities, home care services, and support groups.
* Document all patient interactions accurately in electronic medical records (EMR systems), adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members - including nurses, physicians, chaplains, and therapists - to develop and implement personalized care plans aligned with hospice & palliative medicine guidelines.
* Educate patients and families about end-of-life care options, advance directives, and coping strategies tailored to diverse cultural backgrounds.
* Participate in clinical research initiatives related to hospice social work practices or behavioral health outcomes to contribute to continuous quality improvement.

**Qualifications**

* Valid licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with experience in hospice care preferred.
* Demonstrated expertise in child & family counseling, behavioral therapy, mental health counseling, and crisis management within healthcare settings.
* Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 coding standards, CPT coding for billing purposes, and Medicare regulations related to hospice services.
* Experience working with geriatric patients, individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, developmental disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with EMR systems, discharge planning processes, and inpatient or home & community care environments.
* Strong communication skills for client interaction and clinical interprofessional collaboration; ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
* Certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, or specialized training in hospice & palliative medicine are advantageous.

This position offers an enriching environment where your skills directly impact the quality of life for patients facing life-limiting conditions. We value compassionate professionals committed to delivering exceptional social work practice standards while fostering a supportive team atmosphere dedicated to holistic patient-centered care.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

* Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person