Hospice Social Services Team Lead

The Pennant Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emblem Hospice in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Social Services Team Lead to supervise a team of licensed social workers, oversee psychosocial assessments, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in a busy hospice program.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW (CSWE-accredited), AZ LMSW/LCSW, at least 3 years in hospice or related fields, and 1 year in leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active Arizona LMSW or LCSW license in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional social work in hospice, palliative care, healthcare, home health, or related clinical setting.
• Minimum of one (1) year of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Licensed Social Workers.
• Oversee psychosocial assessments and care planning activities.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist patients and families with emotional, financial, social, and end-of-life challenges; crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, AZ regulations, HIPAA, and hospice standards; participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team Management

Clinical collaboration

Documentation compliance

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Tools

EMR systems

HIPAA compliance

Job description

## Hospice Social Services Team LeadApplylocations: Phoenix, Arizona: Chandler, Arizona: Glendale, Arizona: Tempe, Arizona: Scottsdale, Arizonatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR63526**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.Emblem Healthcare is comprised of people who are committed to serving others. We understand that home health and hospice services are a benefit that is not ours, but yours. We’re here to serve you and your family in a way that is life changing. It is our privilege to walk this journey with you. We call Chandler, AZ home; however, we service all of Maricopa County, having satellite offices in multiple locations.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.