Hospice Social Worker

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO in first year

Up to 100% medical coverage via ICHRA

Mileage reimbursement

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc. in the Greater Roanoke Area is seeking a Medical Social Worker to help patients and families navigate the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges of end-of-life care. You will join an interdisciplinary team, provide counseling, coordinate resources, and advocate for patients with compassion.

The role emphasizes independent collaboration, advanced care planning, and high-quality documentation, with a schedule Monday–Friday and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Two years of social work or counseling, including healthcare setting.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• 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 with a team.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop plans of care.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and education.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement and evaluate care plans.
• Coordinate community resources and assist with financial, legal, caregiver needs.
• Assist with advance care planning including directives and end-of-life wishes.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate with physicians, facilities, and agencies.
• Participate in family meetings and care conferences.
• Complete timely documentation in accordance with Medicare and agency standards.
• Support admissions, discharges, and transitions of care.
• Engage in quality improvement and continuing education programs.

Skills

Compassionate

Clinical skills

Advocacy

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Independence

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Two years of social work or counseling in healthcare

LCSW or hospice/palliative care certification preferred

Job description

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we believe it is a sacred honor to walk alongside patients and families through life's most meaningful moments. As a Medical Social Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping patients and loved ones navigate the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges that accompany serious illness and end-of-life care.

We're looking for a compassionate, clinically skilled professional who is passionate about advocacy, collaboration, and making every patient feel supported throughout their journey.

Why you will love working at Good Sam

• Your work has purpose. Every day, you'll help patients and families navigate life's most challenging moments with dignity, compassion, and hope.
• You're part of an interdisciplinary team. Work alongside nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and volunteers who share a commitment to exceptional patient-centered care.
• Your expertise is valued. Your clinical assessment, advocacy, and care coordination directly impact each patient's quality of life.
• Make lasting connections. Build meaningful relationships with patients and families while helping them access the resources and support they need

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

Location: Greater Roanoke Area - Looking for the Franklin County Area

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!

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.