Hospice Social Worker: Bereavement & Care Coordination

CareRing Health, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRing Health, LLC is seeking a Hospice Social Worker in Philadelphia to deliver varied psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families. Functions include assessments, counseling, bereavement services, and community education, within the Hospice IDG framework.

The role covers Philadelphia and Bucks County; requires MSW, hospice experience, and a valid driver's license. Travel across service area is expected; strong advocacy and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Experience working in Hospice field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel across the service territory.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in care plan development.
• Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
• Provides short-term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Provides services under physician direction (plan of care approved).
• Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
• Observes and reports psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial conditions affecting patient/family.
• Advocates for patient/family unit and maintains community agency contacts for referrals.
• Documents psychosocial, emotional and spiritual assessments in patient records in a timely manner.
• Records all visits, calls, and referrals in the patient record per policy.
• Provides ongoing counseling related to death and dying to patient and family.
• Attends staff meetings and IDG conferences as assigned.
• Participates in orientation programs as assigned.
• Adheres to Hospice policies and maintains professional development.
• Exhibits Hospice philosophy in all job-related roles.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Director/Manager of Patient Services.

Skills

Social work

Hospice care

Counseling

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

CareRing Health, LLC is seeking a Hospice Social Worker in Philadelphia to deliver varied psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families. Functions include assessments, counseling, bereavement services, and community education, within the Hospice IDG framework.

The role covers Philadelphia and Bucks County; requires MSW, hospice experience, and a valid driver's license. Travel across service area is expected; strong advocacy and documentation are essential.