Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Care Navigator

Gilchrist Hospice in collaboration with Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Competitive pay

Awesome benefits

Job summary

Gilchrist Inova is seeking a licensed social worker to join our hospice program serving Northern VA. The role involves biopsychosocial assessments, care plan development, and counseling for patients and families facing end-of-life decisions.

Responsibilities include interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and linkage to community resources. Must have CSWE-accredited MSW and Virginia licensure or eligibility for LMSW/LCSW within 3 years.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum one year of social work experience in health care; hospice preferred.
• Licensed in Virginia or eligible for LMSW/LCSW within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families around dying processes, coping, and planning.
• Assist with discharge planning and end-of-life care coordination.
• Assist with referrals to community resources and connect families to support services.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Empathy and compassion

Self-motivation

Self-motivation

IT skills

Resource knowledge

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Gilchrist Inova is seeking a licensed social worker to join our hospice program serving Northern VA. The role involves biopsychosocial assessments, care plan development, and counseling for patients and families facing end-of-life decisions.

Responsibilities include interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and linkage to community resources. Must have CSWE-accredited MSW and Virginia licensure or eligibility for LMSW/LCSW within 3 years.