Hospice LCSW: Autonomous Home Health Social Work

Sierra Home Health and Hospice; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Health Care is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our home health and hospice team in New Mexico. You will work with patients and families in their homes, providing counseling, psychosocial support, and end-of-life planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical social work, compassionate caregiving, and strong documentation within HIPAA-compliant, regulated home health settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited program)
• Current, unencumbered LCSW license in New Mexico
• Two or more years of clinical social work experience preferred
• Competency in behavioral health, family dynamics, and counseling techniques
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• EMR proficiency and ability to learn hospice and home health documentation systems
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance for home visits

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and behavioral health assessments under a physician's plan of care
• Provide counseling, psychotherapy, and psychosocial support to patients and families
• Support grief counseling, end-of-life decision-making, and advanced care planning
• Contribute to diagnosis and care planning for patients with complex emotional and social needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care across clinical, emotional, and social domains
• Document all interventions, assessments, and care coordination per regulatory and agency standards
• Participate in QAPI activities, in-service training, and patient care planning meetings

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited program)

Tools

EMR software experience

Job description

Sierra Health Care is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our home health and hospice team in New Mexico. You will work with patients and families in their homes, providing counseling, psychosocial support, and end-of-life planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical social work, compassionate caregiving, and strong documentation within HIPAA-compliant, regulated home health settings.