Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Care & Support

Chapters Health System, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. seeks a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients, families and caregivers within an end-of-life care framework.

The role focuses on coordinating care, crisis intervention, and counseling to address emotional and biopsychosocial needs in advanced illness. The ideal candidate holds a MSW from an accredited school, with at least 2 years of social work experience in healthcare, and is licensed to practice in DC, MD, or VA.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school.
• Minimum of 2 years MSW experience in an interdisciplinary or health care setting.
• Must have licensure from the governing body in DC, MD, or VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of services to patients, caregivers, and families per the plan of care.
• Coordinate all aspects of patient care per professional standards.
• Identify and address emotional and biopsychosocial needs in advanced illness at end of life.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

MSW degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Chapters Health System, Inc. seeks a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients, families and caregivers within an end-of-life care framework.

The role focuses on coordinating care, crisis intervention, and counseling to address emotional and biopsychosocial needs in advanced illness. The ideal candidate holds a MSW from an accredited school, with at least 2 years of social work experience in healthcare, and is licensed to practice in DC, MD, or VA.