Hospice Social Services Team Lead

BEACON HOME HEALTH; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. through Emblem Hospice is seeking a Social Services Team Lead to blend clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring exceptional psychosocial care across our hospice program.

The role emphasizes supervision of social workers, collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, and adherence to compliance standards. Ideal candidates hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, Arizona LMSW/LCSW licensure, and 3+ years in hospice or related clinical settings,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current, active Arizona social work license in good standing: LMSW or LCSW accepted.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional social work experience in hospice, palliative care, healthcare, home health, or related clinical setting.
• Minimum of one (1) year of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Strong understanding of psychosocial assessment, family dynamics, and end-of-life care.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Licensed Social Workers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, patient-focused work environment.
• Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing guidance and support.
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient and family situations.
• Promote best practices and high standards of care across the social work team.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Emblem Hospice, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, Emblem is the place to be!

As our Social Services Team Lead , you’ll combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities to ensure exceptional psychosocial care throughout our hospice program.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Licensed Social Workers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused work environment.
• Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing guidance and support.
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient and family situations.
• Promote best practices and high standards of care across the social work team.

Clinical Excellence

• Oversee psychosocial assessments and care planning activities.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Support patients and families facing emotional, financial, social, and end-of-life challenges.
• Assist with crisis intervention, counseling, resource coordination, and advance care planning.
• Ensure services are delivered with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

Quality & Compliance

• Help ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, Arizona regulations, HIPAA requirements, and hospice industry standards.
• Monitor documentation quality and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and survey readiness activities.
• Support operational excellence while maintaining exceptional patient-centered care.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current, active Arizona social work license in good standing: LMSW or LCSW accepted.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional social work experience in hospice, palliative care, healthcare, home health, or a related clinical setting.
• Minimum of one (1) year of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Strong understanding of psychosocial assessment, family dynamics, and end-of-life care.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospice experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience supervising social workers.
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and interdisciplinary team practices.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.