Hospice Social Worker - LMSW or LCSW

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice - Social Worker Career Opportunity - LMSW or LCSW

Your Professional Skills. Their Care.

(No prior hospice experience required.)

Join a dedicated team in the healthcare sector as a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) with our client, a top national company in the hospice services industry. We are seeking a compassionate professional committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. This role offers a unique opportunity to support both patients and their families, providing crucial emotional and psychosocial assistance during challenging times.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to fully understand the needs of hospice patients and their families.

- Develop and implement personalized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient and family support.

- Provide skilled counseling and emotional support focused on grief, loss, and adapting to end-of-life adjustments.

- Facilitate advance care planning, advising on advance directives and clarifying goals of care for patients and families.

- Connect patients and families with community resources and support systems to ensure comprehensive care.

- Advocate for patient needs, ensuring care is delivered with cultural competence and sensitivity.

- Lead family meetings to support decision-making and provide crisis intervention when required.

- Maintain precise documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

- Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews to coordinate patient care effectively.

- Provide ongoing bereavement support and follow-up services to families after a patient's passing.

Requirements:

- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.

- Current licensure as an LMSW or LCSW in New Mexico.

- A minimum of 1–2 years of clinical social work experience, preferably within hospice, palliative care, or a healthcare setting.

- Our Client is willing to teach you hospice. They want to hire you for your skills and compassion.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for roles involving home visits.

Benefits -

- Competitive salary with comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.

- Paid time off and observed holidays to ensure work-life balance.

- A supportive, interdisciplinary team environment fostering inclusive and collaborative work practices.