Field-Based Hospice Social Worker (LMSW)

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Texas is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to join our hospice team in a field-based role serving Dallas and Fort Worth. You will provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource navigation to patients, families, and caregivers, collaborating with nursing, medical, and spiritual care staff to align care with patient goals.

Responsibilities include care planning and bereavement support, EMR documentation, and participating in interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW/LCSW license in good standing with eligibility to supervise if applicable.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare, hospice, or related setting preferred.
• Hospice/palliative care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and support to patients and families facing terminal illness, grief, and end-of-life decisions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans.
• Assist patients and families with resource identification, financial navigation, advance directives, and long-term planning.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and care conferences to ensure holistic, team-based care.
• Document all services provided in the electronic medical record accurately and timely, in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory standards.
• Offer crisis intervention and support during acute emotional or practical challenges.
• Participate in shared after-hours and on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 support for patients and families.
• Facilitate access to community resources including transportation, food, housing, and caregiver support services.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, caregivers, and other support agencies as needed.
• Support bereavement services, including family outreach, counseling, and coordination with the Bereavement Coordinator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Active LMSW/LCSW license

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical documentation

Job description

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Texas is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to join our hospice team in a field-based role serving Dallas and Fort Worth. You will provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource navigation to patients, families, and caregivers, collaborating with nursing, medical, and spiritual care staff to align care with patient goals.

Responsibilities include care planning and bereavement support, EMR documentation, and participating in interdisciplinary