Hospice Social Worker

Job description

**At Moments Hospice, we never want our staff to have to stress about their commute. That’s why our winning compensation package includes a fleet car benefit option with gas and insurance covered. Enjoy a vehicle for both business and personal use at a minimal cost to you. We fuel more than just your career when you join our team – apply now!** **Why Join Moments Hospice?** Social workers seeking a meaningful career with impactful patient care can find a fulfilling path at Moments Hospice. Make a real difference ensuring patient comfort during their final days. Our commitment to your growth is unmatched: comprehensive benefits with health insurance and disability options, alongside structured training and educational development programs. Thrive in a rewarding environment with clear expectations, reasonable caseloads, and on-call support. Embrace the autonomy and variety of hospice care while collaborating directly with our company's leadership. Moments Hospice fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, where you can contribute to our growth and achieve your clinical aspirations. Join our Social Service team and become a compassionate Licensed Social Worker (LSW) making a lasting impact on patients and your career. ### Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Social Work preferred, Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minimum of 1 year of healthcare experience. - Minimum of two years social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency - Current Social Worker license (required) - Hospice experience a plus - Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources (information and referral, state/federal financial programs and eligibility requirements, etc.) - Understand Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying - Strong organizational and communication skills - Valid driver's license (required) - Valid Auto Insurance (required) ### Responsibilities: - Provide wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families. - Responsible for making contact with patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission. - Case Manager duties. - Psychosocial assessment must become part of patient's chart within 24 hours of completion. - Regularly assess the patient and family psychosocial needs. - Regularly assess the pre-bereavement/anticipatory grief needs. - Implement the Plan of Care provisions to meet their needs, which include: social service goals for alleviating problems, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals pre-bereavement and bereavement care. - Regularly re-evaluate the patient's and family's psychosocial needs. - Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings. - Assist with making funeral arrangements if requested. - Provide counseling during the process of the terminal illness and at the time of death if requested ### Benefits: - Competitive salary - Company car with fuel and insurance covered - Company cell phone - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - Generous PTO accruing immediately - 401(k) with company matching