Hospice Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Social Worker (BSW or MSW)
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Serving the Martinsville, VA Service Area

Every Patient. Every Family. Every Time.

At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social or spiritual. We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job.

We are looking for a compassionate, grounded Social Worker to support patients and families as they navigate some of life’s most important moments. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team focused on providing comfort, dignity, and support wherever patients call home.

What You’ll Do

• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
• Complete assessments and contribute to individualized care planning
• Assist with advance care planning and end-of-life decision support
• Connect patients and families with community resources
• Support with grief, coping, and caregiver stress
• Collaborate closely with nurses, aides, chaplains, and physicians
• Participate in IDG meetings and team-based care planning

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW)
• Current social work license (or eligible) in Virginia
• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, hospice, or a related human services setting
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a team
• Compassion, presence, and the ability to meet people where they are

Why This Role Matters

This role gives you the opportunity to do meaningful, one-on-one work with patients and families at the end of life. You help guide important conversations, address emotional and practical needs, and bring clarity during uncertain times. It’s work that allows you to be present, build trust, and make a real difference in how people experience one of life’s most important transitions.

At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.