Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Care & Community Support

Legacy Hospice; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding work

Collaborative interdisciplinary team

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Legacy Hospice is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our Independence, MO team. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and assist with advance directives and navigating complex decisions for patients and families facing end-of-life care.

The role includes coordinating with community resources, educating staff on cultural needs, documenting interventions, and participating in team meetings to create individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required.
• Master’s degree (MSW) or LCSW strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers.
• Provide counseling to patients and families regarding emotional stress, coping, grief, and advance care planning.
• Assist with advance directives, funeral arrangements, and navigating legal/financial decisions.
• Identify and coordinate with community resources, agencies, and support organizations.
• Educate staff and families about cultural and psychosocial needs.
• Document patient conditions, interventions, and psychosocial support provided.
• Serve as a liaison between families and care teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for safety concerns (neglect, abuse, self-harm).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Participate in on-call support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Independence

Cultural sensitivity

Education

BSW

MSW or LCSW preferred

Job description

Legacy Hospice is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our Independence, MO team. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and assist with advance directives and navigating complex decisions for patients and families facing end-of-life care.

The role includes coordinating with community resources, educating staff on cultural needs, documenting interventions, and participating in team meetings to create individualized care plans.