Caseworker Hospice Care

Social Worker / MSW, Hospice
Location: Fall River, MA

Position: Full Time

Remote/Virtual: No

Coverage Area: Attleborough, Bridgewater, Middleborough, Plymouth, surrounding areas

Salary: $70,000 - $89,000 per year

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with on‑call

Licensure: Must hold LCSW, LIPCSW or LICSW in the state of MA

Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work

Valid license/registration or permit to practice in the state(s) of agency operation (if required)

Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance specialty preferred

At least two (2) years of professional social work experience in a healthcare setting (post‑graduate); 2+ years preferred

Experience or education in grief counseling preferred

Discharge planning experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist core members of the pre‑hospice/hospice team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient’s health and establish a plan of care that fosters personal worth, spiritual well‑being, and dignity

Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and in the development and review of the plan of care for all patients

Assess the social, spiritual, and emotional needs to estimate the patient’s and caregiver’s capacity and potential to cope with daily living and terminal diagnosis

Prepare the patient to cope with changes and educate the chosen family on advance directives/advanced care planning

Utilize all available resources, including chosen family, hospice, and community agencies, to assist the patient and family in living better within limitations of the illness

Support the bereavement program

Provide discharge planning related to change of level‑of‑care or community placement/location‑of‑care

Provide supervision of interns and/or social work fellows (SWF) as needed, meeting state regulations for supervision

Required Certifications and Licences

Licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in the state of agency operation if required

Licensed driver capable of traveling to all business locations

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company‑matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Wellness offerings such as employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm app

Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees

Company store credit for AccentCare‑branded scrubs for patient‑facing employees

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