Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Care & Bereavement

St. Croix Hospice; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Denison, IA invites a Social Worker to support patients and families through the end-of-life journey.

As a key member of the patient care team, you assess psychosocial needs, coordinate with the clinical staff, and link families to community resources in the home setting. The role requires crisis intervention, bereavement support, educational guidance on advance directives, and maintaining confidential records in accordance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current state licensure as LBSW/LMSW/LICSW or compact licensure.
• Pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families and report to the care team.
• Provide crisis intervention and bereavement support.
• Coordinate with clinical team and community resources.
• Education and assistance with advance directives and planning.
• Maintain confidential patient records per HIPAA.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Bereavement support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

St. Croix Hospice in Denison, IA invites a Social Worker to support patients and families through the end-of-life journey.

As a key member of the patient care team, you assess psychosocial needs, coordinate with the clinical staff, and link families to community resources in the home setting. The role requires crisis intervention, bereavement support, educational guidance on advance directives, and maintaining confidential records in accordance with HIPAA.