Social Work Patient Navigator

Make a Difference When It Matters Most!

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced professional to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will support patients and families within the hospital setting as they explore and transition to hospice care. Responsibilities include providing counseling, facilitating informed decision-making, and coordinating safe and appropriate discharge plans.

This position collaborates closely with hospital staff, hospice and home care interdisciplinary teams, admissions and finance departments, and community resources to ensure seamless care and communication. The role also provides direct social work services to hospice GIP patients and their families, helping to ensure comfort, clarity, and continuity throughout the hospice admission process.

Education and Experience:

• Current LMSW or LCSW license in New York State

• Minimum of two years’ experience in healthcare, preferably in hospice, hospital, or home care settings

• Strong ability to represent the hospice agency professionally and interact tactfully with patients, families, and community partners

• Familiarity with hospice eligibility criteria, regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards, and private pay practices preferred

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public relations skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining strong organizational skills, flexibility, and collaboration

• Commitment to and understanding of the hospice philosophy

What benefits are offered?

In alignment with our mission, Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties provides a wide range of benefits to ensure our employees have the personal tools needed in order to be successful.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D, Supplemental Short-term and Long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

HOSC recognizes the value of having a much-needed work life balance.

• Our organization is proud to provide sick time to our non-benefit eligible staff!

We are also committed to helping our employees prepare for the future. We offer:

• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for college courses and continuing education programs.
• A 403b retirement savings plan! HOSC will match up to 3% of employee contributions.
• EOE, including disability/vets.

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. provides an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare. While hospice care is not curative physically, we provide comfort and healing to the emotional and spiritual aspects of the patient. We also provide support and care for our families and caregivers as they navigate some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Not only will your presence soothe for the moment, but you will be able to walk alongside your patients and their families and caregivers throughout their time on the hospice journey.