Hospice Social Worker

Broad Reach Healthcare; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Continuing education

Job summary

Broad Reach Hospice in Chatham, MA seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker for per diem coverage to join our interdisciplinary team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling, and assist with discharge planning in both in-patient and home care settings.

Applicants must hold MA licensure (LSW/LCSW/LICSW) and have hospice social work experience or strong mental health/counseling background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling is required.
• Massachusetts State Licensure at LSW, LCSW or LICSW is required.
• Hospice Social Work experience is preferred.
• Strong background in mental health/counseling and experience in health services delivery.
• Ability to conduct assessment of patient/family psychosocial history.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial and bereavement evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
• Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Observes, evaluates, and brings to the team conferences information regarding psychosocial, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
• Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services to promote interagency cooperation and referrals.
• Documents comprehensive psychosocial information clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• Active participant in biweekly IDT Meetings.
• Participates in clinical supervision as required by State law.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling

Massachusetts State Licensure at LSW/LCSW/LICSW

Job description

Hospice Social Worker

Per Diem

Broad Reach Hospice – 1455 Main Street (Route 28), Chatham, MA

Salary Range: $37.00 - $45.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

About Broad Reach Hospice

Broad Reach Hospice offers a full range of compassionate and caring hospice services to individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness. Our goal is to ensure quality time and promote a sense of peace for every patient we serve. Whether in a private home, assisted living, or nursing facility across Cape Cod, our experienced professionals provide medical, spiritual, educational, and psychosocial support to optimize quality of life and uphold dignity at every stage.

For four decades, Broad Reach Healthcare has been family owned and locally operated—never corporate. Our long-standing commitment to Cape Cod means every decision we make is guided by what’s best for our patients, families, and community.

Position Overview

In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, the Social Worker participates in assessment, development of care plan, psychosocial treatment and discharge planning in both in-patient and home care settings for hospice patients. Our organization is dedicated to providing compassionate care to those in need, and we're looking for a skilled and compassionate professional to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial and bereavement evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of the plan of care.

Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.

Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.

Observes, evaluates, and brings to the team conferences information regarding psychosocial, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.

Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.

Documents comprehensive psychosocial information clearly and concisely in a timely manner

Active participant in biweekly IDT Meetings

Participates in clinical supervision as required by State law.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required

Massachusetts State Licensure at LSW, LCSW or LICSW level required

Hospice Social Work experience preferred

Strong background in mental health/counseling and experience in health services delivery.

Ability to conduct assessment of patient/family psychosocial history.

Comprehensive Benefits

Broad Reach offers a robust benefits package to support your health, career, and life balance, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability, life, and retirement plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and continuing education programs
• Flexible schedules and family-friendly workplace culture
• Employee recognition events and wellness initiatives

If you want to make a positive impact on our patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.

As an employee of Broad Reach Healthcare, you are more than just an employee - you are a member of the Broad Reach Family.