Compassionate Hospice Social Worker & Family Advocate

VNA Home Health & Hospice; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System seeks a Hospice Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support within hospice care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address emotional and social needs. The role emphasizes advocacy, counseling, and resource coordination to ensure dignified end-of-life care for patients and families.

The social worker will engage in crisis response, bereavement support, and education on hospice philosophy, aiming to improve overall care experiences for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Prior experience as a Clinical Social Worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Provide empathetic counseling and support for end-of-life, grief, and loss.
• Facilitate advance care planning discussions and document preferences.
• Respond to crises and provide immediate psychosocial support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate psychosocial care.
• Connect families with community resources and bereavement services.
• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy and available support.
• Maintain confidential patient documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Advocate for patient rights and culturally sensitive care.
• Provide bereavement counseling to families after a loss.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology)

LCSW licensure (State licensure as Clinical Social Worker)

Job description

Care New England Health System seeks a Hospice Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support within hospice care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address emotional and social needs. The role emphasizes advocacy, counseling, and resource coordination to ensure dignified end-of-life care for patients and families.

The social worker will engage in crisis response, bereavement support, and education on hospice philosophy, aiming to improve overall care experiences for