Hospice Social Worker — Compassionate Care Navigator

Preferred Hospice of Missouri; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Hospice of Missouri is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team serving the Dexter, MO area. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, patient advocacy, and coordinating community resources.

The successful candidate will work Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, visiting patients in homes or facilities, and supporting families through grief and hospice education. Travel within the Dexter area is required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a CSWE-accredited program with a MSW or BS in Social Work.
• Hours are Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; flexibility for crisis situations.
• Hourly pay with mileage reimbursement; compensation based on experience.
• Proficient with charting in EMR, Word, Excel and email; smartphone use for mileage apps.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients where they reside (home, SNF, assisted living, hospital).
• Completes psychosocial assessments and documents in the EMR.
• Utilizes community resources for in-home services, meals on wheels, etc.
• Assists patient, family and caregiver with coping with death and dying; participates in grief support as needed.
• Provides information, completes hospice admission paperwork and educates patients, families and the community on hospice services.

Skills

EMR charting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email usage

Mileage tracking

Smartphone usage

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Preferred Hospice of Missouri is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team serving the Dexter, MO area. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, patient advocacy, and coordinating community resources.

The successful candidate will work Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, visiting patients in homes or facilities, and supporting families through grief and hospice education. Travel within the Dexter area is required.