Compassionate Hospice Social Worker – Growth & Benefits

Suncrest Hospice; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (benefits spelled out)

Monthly bonus opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, E2

401k plan with employer match

On-call minimal

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice in Oklahoma City is seeking a licensed MSW to join our compassionate team as a Hospice Social Worker. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, educate families, and advocate for patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team.

Join a CHAP-certified hospice that emphasizes growth, communication, integrity, and patient-focused service. The role involves supporting patients and families through end-of-life care within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• MSW - Master’s in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the individualized plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance as they navigate illness, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.
• Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.
• Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions to ensure their needs, preferences, values, and goals are heard and addressed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, referring source and team members as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care.
• Serve as an advocate, resource, and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, helping patients and families receive the support they need throughout their hospice journey.

Skills

Assess needs

Counsel patients and families

Educate patients and families

Advocate for patients

Participate in IDT meetings

Documentation

Education

MSW - Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Suncrest Hospice in Oklahoma City is seeking a licensed MSW to join our compassionate team as a Hospice Social Worker. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, educate families, and advocate for patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team.

Join a CHAP-certified hospice that emphasizes growth, communication, integrity, and patient-focused service. The role involves supporting patients and families through end-of-life care within a collaborative environment.