Hospice Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW)

Brighton Hospice; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Monthly bonus opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Medical insurance

HSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k with employer match

Immediate vesting after 90 days

Minimal on-call obligations

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brighton Hospice in Atlanta seeks a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, and the care team. You will advocate for patient needs, connect families with community resources, and participate in IDT meetings to ensure holistic care.

The role requires a Social Work degree compliant with CHAP/state regulations, with a focus on navigating illness, loss, and end-of-life transitions.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree compliant with CHAP and state regulations.
• Assess psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate into plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families with emotional support and crisis guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, and team members.
• Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and develop solutions.
• Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Social Work degree (CHAP/state regs)

Job description

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, we're more than a hospice provider—we're a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people.

We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

• PTO
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
• 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• Minimal to no on-call obligations
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Brighton/Suncrest is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate, supportive team that values communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Our Hospice Social Workers 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. You will 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.

• Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.
• 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.