Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Family & Crisis Support

Carle Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Home Services Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and coordinate support for patients and families. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and may involve short-term counseling and crisis intervention.

Hospice experience of 1+ years is required, and the position offers a sign-on bonus. The successful candidate will document care plans and contribute to compassionate, patient-centered decision-making in a complex care setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• MSW or Licensed Social Worker credentials preferred.
• Hospice and palliative care experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional and social needs.
• Develop bereavement plans of care for family members and caregivers.
• Educate patients and families, overcoming barriers and matching learning needs.
• Document assessments and interventions in electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with IDT to develop and modify social work plans of care.
• Identify indicators of imminent death and support patient/family decisions.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

MSW

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Home Services Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and coordinate support for patients and families. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and may involve short-term counseling and crisis intervention.

Hospice experience of 1+ years is required, and the position offers a sign-on bonus. The successful candidate will document care plans and contribute to compassionate, patient-centered decision-making in a complex care setting.