Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Care & Family Support

Chapters Health System; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks a Hospice Social Worker to deliver psychosocial services to patients, caregivers and families in alignment with the plan of care. The role involves coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team and addressing emotional and biopsychosocial needs at end of life.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of MSW experience in health care and holds licensure in DC, MD, or VA. Strong communication, crisis intervention, and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MSW from a social work accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years of MSW experience in health care/ interdisciplinary setting.
• Must hold applicable state social work licensure (DC/MD/VA).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial services to patients, caregivers, and families per the individualized plan of care.
• Coordinate all aspects of patient care with the team.
• Advocate for patient/family/caregiver needs across settings and educate communities about end-of-life care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling as part of care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

MSW (Master’s in Social Work)

State licensure (DC/MD/VA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Chapters Health System seeks a Hospice Social Worker to deliver psychosocial services to patients, caregivers and families in alignment with the plan of care. The role involves coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team and addressing emotional and biopsychosocial needs at end of life.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of MSW experience in health care and holds licensure in DC, MD, or VA. Strong communication, crisis intervention, and advocacy skills are essential.