Hospice Social Worker

Caring Hospice Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Caring Hospice Services is seeking a per diem Social Worker to provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered social work services. You will assess psycho-social needs, plan interventions, and ensure continuous coverage for patients in home or facility settings.

The role requires an LMSW, reliable transportation, and the ability to work in the field across assigned regions, ensuring timely support for patients and families facing end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Must have LMSW license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay highly organized.
• Experience performing psycho-social assessments and interventions.
• Experience delivering services in home or facility settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families.
• Ensure adequate and timely coverage of patients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Highly organized

Psycho-social assessment

Home/facility experience

Education

LMSW license

Job description

Social Worker Job Description:

The responsibilities of the position include providing social work services to patients and families and to assure adequate and timely coverage of patients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PER DIEM SOCIAL WORKER:

• Valid LMSW
• Must have a car
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the psycho-social issues related to families in crisis and end of life issues.
• Experience and competency to perform a psycho-social assessment and intervene appropriately.
• Experience and competency to work in the home or facility setting.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, be flexible and prioritize work load.
• Must be highly organized.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR THE SOCIAL WORKER:

• At least one year in a health care setting required, preferably home care or hospice
• Prior clinical experience working with geriatric, oncology or terminally ill populations highly desirable
• Work Location: On the road

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