Hospice Social Worker — Bereavement & Family Support

Carle Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Home Services Social Worker at Carle Health identifies psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide support. Hospice experience is required (1+ years) and a sign-on bonus is available.

Education includes a Master's Degree in Social Work with licensure as LSW or LCSW in Illinois. The role emphasizes bereavement planning, resource identification, and compassionate patient-centered care within a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensure as LSW or LCSW in Illinois.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop bereavement plan of care for family needs.
• Educate patients and families, considering beliefs and learning needs.
• Complete visit notes and care plan documentation in EMR.
• Coordinate social work interventions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with transportation, referrals, and applications (Medicaid, etc.).

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

The Home Services Social Worker at Carle Health identifies psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide support. Hospice experience is required (1+ years) and a sign-on bonus is available.

Education includes a Master's Degree in Social Work with licensure as LSW or LCSW in Illinois. The role emphasizes bereavement planning, resource identification, and compassionate patient-centered care within a team-based environment.