Hospice Social Worker — Compassionate Care & Support

Chapters Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a Social Worker (SW) to provide psychosocial support and coordinate social services for patients and families across home health, hospice, and palliative care programs.

Requires an MSW (CSWE accredited); LMSW/LCSW may be required regionally. Candidates should have strong communication, teamwork, and crisis intervention skills, plus EMR/EHR experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold MSW or higher; CSWE accredited.
• Health care social work experience preferred in hospice/palliative settings.
• Licensure or eligibility (e.g., LMSW/LCSW) where required by state.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents psychosocial assessments.
• Empowers patients and families to access resources and make informed choices.
• Collaborates with other clinicians to plan care and ensure continuity.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and confidential documentation.
• Contributes to interdisciplinary care planning and reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

EMR/EHR experience

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)

Bachelors in related field considered (some areas)

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Chapters Health System is seeking a Social Worker (SW) to provide psychosocial support and coordinate social services for patients and families across home health, hospice, and palliative care programs.

Requires an MSW (CSWE accredited); LMSW/LCSW may be required regionally. Candidates should have strong communication, teamwork, and crisis intervention skills, plus EMR/EHR experience.