Hospice Social Worker - Guide Families with Compassion

St-Croix-Hospice-; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to join the patient care team.

You will provide emotional and practical support to patients and families, coordinate with clinicians, and connect them with community resources within the Plan of Care in a home-based or facility setting. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, bereavement services, and education on advance directives, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and collaborating with Chaplain and care team to optimize quality of life at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required (CSWE-accredited).
• Current licensed in state(s) of practice (LBSW/LMSW/LICSW).
• Background check, drug test, and driving record clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers.
• Provides crisis intervention and bereavement support.
• Educates patients and families and assists in advance directives.
• Maintains patient records and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

State social work licensure (LBSW/LMSW/LICSW)

Job description

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to join the patient care team.

You will provide emotional and practical support to patients and families, coordinate with clinicians, and connect them with community resources within the Plan of Care in a home-based or facility setting. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, bereavement services, and education on advance directives, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and collaborating with Chaplain and care team to optimize quality of life at the