Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker (with Community Outreach Responsibilities)

Location: Clarksville TN
Employment Type: Part-Time with opportunity for Full-Time
Department: Hospice / Palliative Care
Reports To: Clinical Director / Hospice Manager

Medical Social Worker provides emotional support, counseling, resource coordination, and advocacy for patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey. In addition, this role includes conducting outreach in the community to raise awareness about hospice services, strengthen referral relationships, and expand access to care.

Clinical Social Work Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families.

• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide counseling for anticipatory grief, coping, advance care planning, and end-of-life decision-making.

• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy, services, and care processes.

• Facilitate access to community resources, financial assistance, home-care supports, and bereavement services.

• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.

• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during periods of distress.

• Assist families with post-death planning, funeral coordination, and follow-up bereavement support.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets regulatory and organizational standards.

Community Outreach & Engagement:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners, such as senior centers, faith-based organizations, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and social service agencies.

• Conduct outreach presentations, workshops, and educational sessions to increase community understanding of hospice and palliative care.

• Participate in local events, resource fairs, and community programs to promote awareness of services.

• Identify unmet community needs and collaborate with the leadership team to enhance access to care.

• Serve as a compassionate ambassador for the organization within the community.

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of hospice or palliative care experience.

• Current state licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LSW, or equivalent).

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and conduct community outreach or education.

• Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of end-of-life care, grief support, cultural competency, and family systems.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 

• Prior experience in community engagement, outreach, or healthcare education.