Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.
If you’re ready to help patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and care, we invite you to join us as a Hospice Social Worker (LBSW or LMSW).
We value holistic care—and that means more than just medical treatment. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, connection, and peace of mind.
As a Licensed Hospice Social Worker (LBSW or LMSW), You Will:
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care- Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs
- Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through the challenges of illness and loss
- Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources
- Collaborate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support the whole-person needs of those in your care
- Monitor changes in patient/family circumstances and adjust services accordingly
- Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family you serve
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) from a CSWE-accredited school- Social Work licensure as required by the state of employment
- At least 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
- Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, and end-of-life care
- Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences
- Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience- Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling
- Experience working with diverse populations and family systems
- Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care
Professional Field
Counseling
Social Work
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare FieldPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Issues
Grief and Loss
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Family Systems/Family Therapy
Modalities
Families
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Hospice/Palliative Care
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Racial Justice Allied
Settings
Hospice
Milieu
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home