Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Hospice Social Worker (MSW)San Diego, CaliforniaJoin Silverado Hospice San Diego, covering our South-Central San Diego areas and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Aging Services™. Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life-limiting illnesses through our Hospice services. We're a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.We're hiring a Social Worker (MSW) – a compassionate and skilled professional who will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families during their hospice journey.Be a Difference-Maker with a Hospice Care LeaderYou bring empathy, strong communication skills, and expertise in grief and loss counseling. You thrive in a mission-driven environment and are passionate about supporting patients and families through compassionate service.What You'll Be DoingConduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and document bereavement activitiesDesign and distribute educational materials for families receiving bereavement servicesDevelop programs on grief and loss for families and staffEvaluate the bereavement program quarterly and annuallyProvide community consultation and education on hospice servicesMaintain ongoing education through academic studies and workshopsAttend in-services, staff meetings, and case conferencesReport patient condition changes to the RN Case ManagerObserve and address safety hazards in patient and organizational environmentsAssist the health team in understanding emotional factors related to terminal illnessAssess suicide risk, mental capacity, and elder/dependent adult abuseAid in advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planningProvide information and referrals to community resources and legal entitiesAdvise and counsel staff, patients, families, or agencies in emergency situationsQualificationsMaster's degree in Social Work requiredDocumented evidence of training in grief and loss counselingValid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportationComfortable working in environments with petsWhy Choose Silverado?Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™Certified Great Place to Work®Strong internal mobilityShift Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmAnticipated pay range$35 - $39 USDSilverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:401(k) matchingHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid time offTuition reimbursement and professional development assistanceReferral programOther amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role.California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable). Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland SecurityEOE/M/F/D/V