Hospice Social Worker – $10K Sign-On + Benefits

Heart; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart seeks a Social Worker in Seattle to assess hospice patients and provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource coordination for families. You will document care plans, address grief and financial needs, and coordinate with the care team to optimize patient well‑being.

Responsibilities include on‑call coverage, timely documentation, and ensuring compliance with Medicare regulations. Requires a social work degree and current state license, plus a valid driver's license and reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work from a State accredited program.
• Current State license required in accordance with State regulations.
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and ongoing auto liability insurance.
• One year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental and community needs.
• Provide individual patient/family counseling and crisis intervention; assist with advance directives.
• Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
• Submit documentation timely and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and Medicare regulations.

Skills

Driver's License

State license in Social Work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

Heart seeks a Social Worker in Seattle to assess hospice patients and provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource coordination for families. You will document care plans, address grief and financial needs, and coordinate with the care team to optimize patient well‑being.

Responsibilities include on‑call coverage, timely documentation, and ensuring compliance with Medicare regulations. Requires a social work degree and current state license, plus a valid driver's license and reliable