Hospice Social Worker

Stillwater Hospice; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Plan (100% match up to

PTO with immediate accrual

Flexible Work Schedule

Stillwater University for learning and

Job summary

Stillwater Hospice in Billings, Montana, seeks a full-time Hospice Social Worker to join a growing end-of-life care team. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, family support, and coordination with the interdisciplinary group to ensure compassionate patient care.

The position requires a CSWE-accredited Bachelor's in Social Work with MSW preferred, and a minimum of one year in healthcare or hospice settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's CSWE-accredited social work degree required.
• MSW preferred.
• At least 1 year healthcare/hospice experience preferred.
• Licensed driver with insured auto.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families related to terminal illness and communicate findings to the care team.
• Conduct social evaluations, plan interventions, and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Educate on cultural needs and family dynamics; address taboos and traditions in care planning.
• Maintain clinical records and progress notes for referred patients.
• Assist in preparation of advanced directives and connect patients/families with resources.
• Coordinate with community agencies, provide information and referrals, and support bereavement and volunteer programs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the care plan.
• Support funeral planning, financial/healthcare decision planning, and coordination with other team members.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Licensed driver

Education

CSWE-accredited Bachelor's in Social Work

MSW preferred

Job description

Job Title/Position: Hospice Social Worker Full Time

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor or Master of Social Work

Location: Billings, Montana

Come join an amazing and growing team at Stillwater Hospice. At nine locations and growing, Stillwater has succeeded in the end‑of‑life space by prioritizing team members within the organization. With second‑to‑none patient service and community dedication, Stillwater is the provider of choice in the communities in which we serve. Stillwater Hospice Social Workers are a critical part of our hospice team. If you are excited about stepping into an important role for a growing, dynamic team, apply now.

PAY RATE: $27 – $31 hourly (with MSW accreditation)

PAY RATE: $23 – $27 hourly (with BSW accreditation)

Benefits for Full Time Positions

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
  • 100% match up to 4%
  • No vesting period
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Accrual of PTO starts immediately
• Flexible Work Schedule with Work/Life Balance
• Stillwater University for learning and development

Job Description Summary

The social worker employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement which include providing care based on the Social Work Practice Act.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high‑risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Oversees the agency volunteer program including but not limited to volunteer recruitment, education, training and connecting volunteers with service opportunities.
• Oversees the agency bereavement program including but not limited to grief assessment, and continued check‑ins with family members to ensure appropriate grieving.
• Facilitates the distribution of bereavement cards, newsletters and messaging to insure that Medicare and Medicaid hospice requirements are met.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

Position Qualifications

• A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• A Masters degree in Social Work preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in a hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be licensed with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.