Hospice Social Worker

Solara Hospice; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Solara Hospice in Eastern Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional, psychosocial, and practical support to patients and families. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, patient-centered care.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, counsel families, assist with advance directives and care planning, coordinate community resources, and maintain compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker in MA (LCSW or LMSW) required.
• Hospice or healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist with advance directives and care planning.
• Coordinate community resources and support services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Time management

Education

Massachusetts Social Worker license (LCSW/LMSW)

Job description

About Solara Hospice

Solara Hospice is a mission-driven hospice organization serving patients and families in Eastern Massachusetts.

Our focus is on delivering compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care through an interdisciplinary team approach.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional, psychosocial, and practical support to patients and families.

The Social Worker plays a key role in the interdisciplinary team and helps ensure patients receive holistic, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families
• Assist with advance directives and care planning
• Coordinate community resources and support services
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker in Massachusetts (LCSW or LMSW)
• Previous hospice or healthcare experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth within a developing organization