Hospice Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Social Worker

LilyCare Hospice is a community-based hospice serving patients and families across New Jersey. We are hiring a part-time Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team and help shape end-of-life care from the ground up.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO plan)

• Company-paid long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off and holidays

• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate

• Direct access to clinical leadership — no layers between you and decisions

• 401(k) retirement plan

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Hospice Social Worker for patients and families on your caseload — assess psychosocial needs and build the social work portion of the individualized plan of care

• Provide counseling and support to patients, families, and caregivers, including anticipatory grief and bereavement follow-up

• Evaluate insurance coverage and financial need, and connect families to community resources and benefits programs

• Participate in IDG meetings and keep the interdisciplinary team current on psychosocial changes

• Complete timely, accurate EMR documentation and support volunteer and staff orientation

Compensation and Schedule

The Hospice Social Worker role pays $36 - $42/hour based on experience. Full-time, Monday–Friday day schedule. Territory is northern New Jersey, based out of Florham Park, NJ.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

• Current New Jersey LSW or LCSW license issued by the State Board of Social Work Examiners

• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; hospice, home health, or geriatric experience preferred

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Ready to make an impact as our next Hospice Social Worker? Apply today.