Hospice Social Worker

Shanti Hospice and Palliative Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanti Hospice and Palliative Care in Phoenix, AZ seeks a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families throughout the hospice journey. This full-time, on-site role focuses on psychosocial assessments, care planning, and coordinating services to address emotional, social, and financial needs.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide grief counseling, discharge planning, and advocacy for patient rights and preferences, while ensuring timely documentation and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program; state licensure desirable but not required.
• Experience in healthcare or hospice settings with psychosocial support.
• Strong communication, active listening, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and help develop care plans.
• Coordinate services addressing emotional, social, and financial needs.
• Provide grief counseling and emotional support to families.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in team meetings.
• Connect families with community resources and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Medical Social Work

Social Work

Discharge Planning

Grief Counseling

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Care Coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Company Description

Shanti Hospice and Palliative Care provides compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care grounded in respect and dignity for patients and their loved ones. Serving residents of Maricopa County, the organization focuses on individualized support that honors each person’s values, culture, and preferences. Interdisciplinary teams collaborate to address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs during serious illness. Shanti Hospice strives to be the hospice of choice in the community by offering comprehensive services and a caring, professional environment.

Role Description

The Hospice Social Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in Phoenix, AZ, responsible for supporting patients and families throughout the hospice care experience. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, helping develop care plans, and coordinating services that address emotional, social, and financial needs. The role involves providing grief counseling and emotional support, assisting with discharge planning and transitions of care as needed, and advocating for patient rights and preferences. The Hospice Social Worker collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team, including nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other care providers, to ensure holistic, person-centered support. Additional tasks include maintaining accurate and timely documentation, connecting families with community resources, and participating in team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Medical Social Work and Social Work within healthcare or hospice settings.
• Experience with End-of-Life Care, including psychosocial support for patients and families facing serious illness.
• Skills in Discharge Planning and care coordination to ensure safe and smooth transitions between care settings.
• Training and experience in Grief Counseling and bereavement support for diverse individuals and families.
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program; current state licensure is desirable but not required.
• Strong communication, active listening, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Cultural humility and the ability to provide trauma-informed, person-centered care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable organization, documentation, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous hospice, palliative care, or medical social work experience preferred.