Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Care & Grief Support

BrightSpring Health Services; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Home Care in Monticello, AR, is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our hospice team. You will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness, ensuring dignity and respectful care.

The role partners with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic patient care, educate families on advance directives, and assist with bereavement resources.

Qualifications

• MSW or BSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Current licensure to practice in state of operation.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Educate and assist with advance directives.
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families.
• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies.
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care.
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

BSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

Hospice Home Care in Monticello, AR, is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our hospice team. You will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness, ensuring dignity and respectful care.

The role partners with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic patient care, educate families on advance directives, and assist with bereavement resources.