Hospice Social Worker

Moments Hospice; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company cell phone

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Moments Hospice seeks a compassionate Licensed Social Worker to deliver psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and families. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure timely assessments and support, including bereavement planning where appropriate.

This role emphasizes autonomy, on-call support, and direct leadership collaboration. A master’s or social work degree and active state license are required, with hospice experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minimum of 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Two years social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency preferred.
• Current Social Worker license is required.
• Hospice experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of community resources and eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Make contact with patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
• Perform Case Manager duties and psychosocial assessments within 24 hours of completion.
• Regularly assess patients and family psychosocial needs and pre-bereavement/bereavement care.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and assist with funeral arrangements if requested.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

MSW preferred

BSW + 1 year healthcare experience

SW license required

Job description

At Moments Hospice, we never want our staff to have to stress about their commute. That’s why our winning compensation package includes a fleet car benefit option with gas and insurance covered. Enjoy a vehicle for both business and personal use at a minimal cost to you. We fuel more than just your career when you join our team –

Why Join Moments Hospice?

Social workers seeking a meaningful career with impactful patient care can find a fulfilling path at Moments Hospice. Make a real difference ensuring patient comfort during their final days. Our commitment to your growth is unmatched: comprehensive benefits with health insurance and disability options, alongside structured training and educational development programs. Thrive in a rewarding environment with clear expectations, reasonable caseloads, and on‑call support. Embrace the autonomy and variety of hospice care while collaborating directly with our company's leadership. Moments Hospice fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, where you can contribute to our growth and achieve your clinical aspirations. Join our Social Service team and become a compassionate Licensed Social Worker (LSW) making a lasting impact on patients and your career.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred, Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minimum of 1 year of healthcare experience
• Minimum of two years social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency
• Current Social Worker license (required)
• Hospice experience a plus
• Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources (information and referral, state/federal financial programs and eligibility requirements, etc.)
• Understand Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver's license (required)
• Valid Auto Insurance (required)

Responsibilities

• Provide wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families
• Responsible for making contact with patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission
• Case Manager duties
• Psychosocial assessment must become part of patient's chart within 24 hours of completion
• Regularly assess the patient and family psychosocial needs
• Regularly assess the pre-bereavement/anticipatory grief needs
• Implement the Plan of Care provisions to meet their needs, which include: social service goals for alleviating problems, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals pre-bereavement and bereavement care
• Regularly re-evaluate the patient's and family's psychosocial needs
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
• Assist with making funeral arrangements if requested
• Provide counseling during the process of the terminal illness and at the time of death if requested

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car with fuel and insurance covered
• Company cell phone
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO accruing immediately
• 401(k) with company matching

Job Type: On The Road

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