Hospice Social Worker: Advocate for Dignity & Support

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc.; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO in first year

Health coverage through ICHRA model

Mileage reimbursement 0.65 per mile

Company-paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 3%

Education Assistance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc. seeks a Medical Social Worker to support patients and families navigating the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, advocate within an interdisciplinary team, and assist with advance care planning in a compassionate, clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is 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 with an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc. seeks a Medical Social Worker to support patients and families navigating the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, advocate within an interdisciplinary team, and assist with advance care planning in a compassionate, clinical environment.