Hospice Social Worker

Good Samaritan; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

Medical coverage through ICHRA

Mileage reimbursement

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company%,

Education Assistance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Medical Social Worker to assess, counsel, and plan care for patients and families. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans, coordinate resources, and support advance care planning and advocacy.

Excellence in communication and documentation is essential. Starting salary is $65,000/year with comprehensive benefits; schedule is Monday–Friday, ~8:30 AM–5:00 PM, and a focus on compassionate,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Two years of social work or counseling experience, including healthcare setting.
• LCSW or hospice/palliative care certification preferred.
• Experience with psychosocial assessments, counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop plans of care.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Coordinate community resources and assist with psychosocial needs.
• Assist with advance care planning and end-of-life wishes.
• Advocate for patients while collaborating with physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies.
• Participate in family meetings and care conferences.
• Complete timely documentation in line with Medicare regulations and agency standards.
• Support hospice admissions, discharges, and transitions of care.
• Engage in quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Counseling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Independent work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MSW

Job description

What you will do as a Medical Social Worker:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Coordinate community resources and assist with financial, legal, caregiver, and psychosocial needs.
• Assist patients and families with advance care planning, including advance directives and end-of-life wishes.
• Advocate for patients while collaborating with physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies.
• Participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with Medicare regulations and agency standards.
• Support hospice admissions, discharges, and transitions of care as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and organizational programs that support excellent patient care..

What we are looking for:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work Required.
• Two years of social work or counseling experience, including at least one year in a healthcare setting.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or hospice/palliative care certification preferred.
• Experience with psychosocial assessments, counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, Up to 100% paid medical coverage through our ICHRA model, offering multiple health plan options, $0.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (100% match on the first 3% you contribute

50% match on the next 1%),Education Assistance to support your professional growth, and so much more!

Starting Salary: $65,000/year

This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.

Find your purpose here

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we believe compassionate care extends beyond medicine, it means listening, advocating, educating, and walking beside patients and families through every step of their journey.

If you’re looking for a career where your compassion, expertise, and heart for service can truly make a difference, we invite you to join our team.