Social Worker

Job Title: Hospice & Home Health Social Worker

Location: Wahoo, NE (Serving Saunders County)
Job Type: Part Time (24-32 Hours Weekly)

About Us
We are a compassionate, patient-centered hospice and home health organization dedicated to providing high-quality care to individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to support patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs in the comfort of their homes. We are a small and locally owned Hospice & Home Health agency that prides ourselves on caring for our patients that same that would care for our own family.

Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Social Worker to join our hospice and home health team. In this role, you will provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and their families, helping them navigate complex emotional, social, and practical challenges related to illness, end-of-life care, and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention
• Assist patients and families with advance care planning and decision-making
• Connect patients and caregivers with community resources and support services
• Support discharge planning and transitions of care
• Educate patients and families on coping strategies and available services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
• Coordinator of Volunteer & Chaplin Services
• Coordinator of Bereavement Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW required; MSW preferred)
• Current state licensure (LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent, as applicable)
• Minimum [1–2] years of experience in healthcare, hospice, or home health preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive team environment
• PTO/Sick Time Start immediately
• Retirement match after (1) year of employment

How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their experience and passion for hospice and home health care.

You are also welcome to stop by our office located at Monday-Friday (8 AM-4:30 PM)

141 E 5th Street

Wahoo, Ne 68066

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Offer counseling and behavioral health support to families facing emotional difficulties.
• Facilitate communication between families, legal entities, and healthcare providers to promote stability and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain detailed case documentation, progress reports, and compliance records in accordance with legal and organizational standards.

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person