Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Care Navigator

Compassus; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassus in Wichita, KS is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families within the interdisciplinary team, explain benefits, complete required documentation, and advocate for compassionate end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes non-discrimination, care planning, advance directives, and coordination with facilities. MSW preferred with healthcare experience; licensure as required by state; Bachelor's considered if MSW available to supervise.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program with at least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• State licensure as required in the practicing state.
• Bachelor's degree in social work considered if MSW is available to supervise.

Responsibilities

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families.
• Provide psycho-social assessments and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with IDT to develop and implement care plans.
• Maintain updated care plans reflecting problems, goals and interventions.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Compassus in Wichita, KS is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families within the interdisciplinary team, explain benefits, complete required documentation, and advocate for compassionate end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes non-discrimination, care planning, advance directives, and coordination with facilities. MSW preferred with healthcare experience; licensure as required by state; Bachelor's considered if MSW available to supervise.