Hospice Social Worker

LilyCare; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO plan)

Company-paid long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Direct access to clinical leadership

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

LilyCare Hospice in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team, serving patients and families across the state with compassionate psychosocial care.

Responsibilities include assessment, counseling, coordinating benefits, participating in IDG meetings, and accurate EMR documentation. The role offers a daytime schedule, northern New Jersey coverage from Florham Park, with potential to transition to full-time.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current New Jersey LSW or LCSW license issued by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; hospice/home health/geriatric preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Hospice Social Worker for patients and families on your caseload; assess psychosocial needs and contribute to the care plan.
• Provide counseling and support to patients, families, and caregivers, including bereavement follow-up.
• Evaluate insurance coverage and connect families to community resources and benefits programs.
• Participate in IDG meetings and keep the interdisciplinary team updated on psychosocial changes.
• Complete timely EMR documentation and support volunteer and staff orientation.

Skills

MSW degree

NJ LSW/LCSW

Hospice/Healthcare exp

Driver's license

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Hospice Social Worker

LilyCare Hospice is a community-based hospice serving patients and families across New Jersey. We are hiring a part-time Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team and help shape end-of-life care from the ground up. We are looking for someone to join us part-time, with an opportunity to work full-time as well.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO plan)

• Company-paid long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off and holidays

• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate

• Direct access to clinical leadership - no layers between you and decisions

• 401(k) retirement plan

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Hospice Social Worker for patients and families on your caseload - assess psychosocial needs and build the social work portion of the individualized plan of care

• Provide counseling and support to patients, families, and caregivers, including anticipatory grief and bereavement follow-up

• Evaluate insurance coverage and financial need, and connect families to community resources and benefits programs

• Participate in IDG meetings and keep the interdisciplinary team current on psychosocial changes

• Complete timely, accurate EMR documentation and support volunteer and staff orientation

Compensation and Schedule

The Hospice Social Worker role pays $36 - $42/hour based on experience. Full-time, Monday-Friday day schedule. Territory is northern New Jersey, based out of Florham Park, NJ.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

• Current New Jersey LSW or LCSW license issued by the State Board of Social Work Examiners

• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; hospice, home health, or geriatric experience preferred

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation