Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Care Navigator

Blue Ridge Care; Lansdowne (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Shift Differentials for Evening and Wk

PTO and Paid Volunteer Time

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships

Peer Support & Mentorship

Discounts

Job summary

Blue Ridge Care in Virginia is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families, providing counseling, assessments, and resource coordination in the home setting. This role partners with an interdisciplinary team to develop and support individualized plans of care.

Applicants should have a BS in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology (MSW preferred) and at least 1 year in a healthcare environment, with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• BSW/BA in social work, psychology, or sociology required or equivalent; MSW preferred.
• 1+ year of healthcare or hospice experience.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families as part of end-of-life care.
• Conduct safety and environmental assessments at patient homes.
• Produce social evaluations and implement coping-support interventions.
• Provide counseling to patients and families on stress, illness progression, and end-of-life topics.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in the EMR and at bedside.
• Provide information and referrals to community resources and services.
• Coordinate with hospice team and partners to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Engage in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology

MSW preferred

Job description

Blue Ridge Care in Virginia is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families, providing counseling, assessments, and resource coordination in the home setting. This role partners with an interdisciplinary team to develop and support individualized plans of care.

Applicants should have a BS in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology (MSW preferred) and at least 1 year in a healthcare environment, with strong communication and documentation skills.