Hospice Social Worker - Lancaster, SC

Patriot Healthcare; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-first culture

Supportive leadership

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Perks at Work

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

FSAs / HSAs

PTO + holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Patriot Healthcare seeks a Hospice Social Worker to manage the social service needs of patients and families within a hospice setting. You will provide emotional support, conduct needs assessments, and coordinate discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in social work, CSWE accreditation, and state licensure (LBSW/LMSW/LISW-CP) with at least one year of health-care social service experience; hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s or Bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the CSWE; and licensed as LBSW, LMSW, or LISW-CP.

Responsibilities

• Manage social service needs of hospice patients, families and caregivers.
• Perform needs assessment, supportive counseling, networking and resource procurement.
• Provide crisis intervention and discharge planning; coordinate care with nurses, family and staff.

Education

MSW or BSW in Social Work

Job description

Join our team as a Hospice Social Worker

Are you passionate about helping patients and ensuring they receive quality care? Do you desire to make a meaningful impact in their lives? Join our team and you will be able to provide emotional support to our patients and their love ones when they need it most.

Position Summary

The Hospice Social Worker role is responsible for managing the social service needs of our hospice patients, their families and caregivers. This includes all social service interventions and referrals, including needs assessment, supportive counseling, networking, resource procurement, crisis intervention and discharge planning. You will serve as a part of the interdisciplinary group, attending team conferences and coordinating care with the primary hospice nurses, family members and client services staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Master’s or Bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and is licensed as a LBSW, or LMSW, or LISW-CP by the State of SC. Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year social service experience in a health care setting with knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement. Hospice experience preferred.

Medical Specialty

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Why Join Patriot Healthcare?

• A team-first culture that values your expertise and input
• Supportive leadership and clear communication
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Company Matching to secure your future
• Company Paid Life Insurance with options for additional Life Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement (for qualifying positions)
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• A generous time-off package of 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to rest and recharge (additional PTO days added with accumulative years of service)
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life