Hospice Social Worker — Compassionate Care & Family Support

Geiss MED Hospice; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GeissMed Hospice in the United States seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care planning for seniors facing life-limiting illness or dementia.

You will collaborate with clinicians, coordinate home care services, connect families with community resources, and lead bereavement support for up to one year after a loved one's passing, while upholding compassionate, patient-centered values.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work with healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience working with seniors, dementia care, and end-of-life situations beneficial.
• Ability to liaise with families, medical teams, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert social evaluations of patients and families, identifying caregiver stress, family dynamics, and safety concerns.
• Offer compassionate counseling to patients and families during emotional difficulties and crisis situations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans and contribute psychosocial insights.
• Facilitate connections to community resources and agencies to support home care services for families.
• Support grieving families by coordinating a bereavement program for up to one year after a loved one’s passing.
• Drive operational excellence by overseeing daily social service operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Empathy & Compassion

Strong Communication Skills

Autonomy & Leadership

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

GeissMed Hospice in the United States seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care planning for seniors facing life-limiting illness or dementia.

You will collaborate with clinicians, coordinate home care services, connect families with community resources, and lead bereavement support for up to one year after a loved one's passing, while upholding compassionate, patient-centered values.