Hospice Social Worker (BSW / MSW)

Suncrest Hospice; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life, EAP

401k with employer match

PTO

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families through psychosocial care, counseling, and advocacy within an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess needs, connect families with resources, and ensure care plans reflect patient goals while maintaining compliant documentation and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs.
• Counsel patients and families with emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Educate patients and families about community resources and programs.
• Advocate for patients to address barriers to care and ensure needs are met.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings with care providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely hospice documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients, families, and team members.
• Advocate for patients to ensure their needs align with goals and values.
• Collaborate with IDT to develop and adjust plans of care.
• Document care activities accurately and timely per hospice standards.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling patients & families

Education on resources

Advocacy

IDT collaboration

Accurate documentation

Education

Social Work degree (CHAP compliant)

Job description

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, we're more than a hospice provider—we're a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief: exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people.

We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Pay Scale: $50,000-$60,000 plus bonus opportunities
• PTO
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
• 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• Minimal to no on-call obligations
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Details

Brighton/Suncrestis dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate, supportive team that values communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Our Hospice Social Workers provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, referring source and team members as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care. You will serve as an advocate, resource, and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, helping patients and families receive the support they need throughout their hospice journey.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.
• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the individualized plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance as they navigate illness, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.
• Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.
• Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions to ensure their needs, preferences, values, and goals are heard and addressed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.