**Location:**West, East, Central Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Pinal County(Casa Grande, Maricopa)

**Job Summary:**

The Per Diem Hospice Social Worker provides psychosocial support and counseling to hospice patients and their families, addressing their emotional, practical, and spiritual needs during the end-of-life transition. This position offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing MSW professionals to work on an as-needed basis.

**Responsibilities:**

1. **Assessment and Support:**

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and their families to identify emotional, practical, and spiritual needs.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention to help patients and families cope with the challenges of terminal illness, grief, and loss.

2. **Care Planning and Advocacy:**

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to develop individualized care plans that address the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Advocate for patients and families by connecting them with community resources, financial assistance programs, and supportive services.

3. **Advance Care Planning:**

• Facilitate discussions about advance directives, end-of-life preferences, and goals of care with patients and families.
• Assist with completion of advance directives, including healthcare power of attorney and living will documents.

4. **Bereavement Support:**

• Provide bereavement support to family members and caregivers during the anticipatory grief period and after the death of a loved one.
• Coordinate grief support groups, memorial services, and other bereavement resources as needed.

5. **Documentation and Reporting:**

• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of all social work interventions, assessments, and interactions with patients and families.
• Complete required documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other hospice-specific databases.

**Qualifications:**

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  Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Current licensure or certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of practice.
• Minimum of [X] years of experience in social work, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or a related field.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Compassionate bedside manner and ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.

**Working Conditions:**

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  Per diem scheduling allows for flexibility in hours and shifts, depending on the needs of the hospice organization and availability of the social worker.
• Work settings may include patient homes, hospice facilities, nursing homes, or other healthcare settings.
• Some evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required based on patient needs and staffing requirements.