Social Worker

The **Social Worker** determines patient/family social service needs with the patient and family, and delivers direct social work services.**Must have a current West Virginia Social Work (LSW at a minimum) license in good standing.**

**Level of Responsibility:** Reports to Director of Advanced Illness

**Status:** Non-exempt, hourly, full time

**Schedule:** Full-time;Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm; participates in the on-call back-up rotation

***Why Join Our Team?***

At **Hospice of the Panhandle**, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We have been dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and families throughout our community. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a meaningful difference every day.

**What We Offer:**

* Competitive pay
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid time off and company-paid holidays
* Career development and advancement opportunities
* Employee assistance and wellness programs
* Supportive team environment and strong company culture
* Work-life balance and flexibility

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

* Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify the emotional, social, cultural, spiritual, and practical needs of patients and families.
* Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and caregivers coping with illness, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, and end-of-life concerns.

* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, nursing facility staff, community agencies, and interdisciplinary team members.
* Facilitate care planning discussions, family meetings, and goal-setting activities to support patient-centered and family-centered care.
* Assist patients and families with advance care planning, including advance directives, living wills, medical powers of attorney, and end-of-life decision-making.
* Connect patients, caregivers, and families with community resources, bereavement services, spiritual support, volunteer services, and other supportive programs.
* Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary hospice team to coordinate care, communicate patient needs, and ensure alignment of care plans across settings.
* Assess safety concerns, including risk for self-harm, abuse, or neglect, and implement appropriate interventions in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
* Coordinate hospice transitions, including admissions, discharges, transfers, revocations, respite placements, and inpatient or nursing facility care arrangements.
* Maintain accurate, timely documentation and regulatory compliance while meeting productivity standards, participating in on-call responsibilities, and supporting organizational goals.

**Education and Experience:**

1. Graduate of a nationally accredited school of social work. Minimum level of education of BSW required, MSW preferred.

2. Must have a current West Virginia Social Work LSW (at a minimum) license in good standing.

3. Two years social work experience, with end-of-life or healthcare experience preferred.

4. Able to provide own transportation, and a license to drive with current liability insurance. Driving record meets Hospice’s insurance company standards.

**Physical Qualifications:**

* Ability to transport self to office and patient care settings throughout the service area.
* Ability to walk from car to patient's room in their care setting and perform essential job functions.
* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English language.
* Ability to hear normal conversations in person and via phone.
* Ability to read normal or condensed print.

**Equipment Used:** Telephone, electronic equipment, office equipment.