Hospice Social Worker — Impactful Care & Career Growth

Ascend Health; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in Overland Park, KS is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and families facing terminal illness. You will collaborate with the care team to coordinate referrals, support families across cultural needs, and monitor responses to interventions.

A Master’s in Social Work with LMSW certification is required; hospice experience and willingness to travel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) certification required.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of social work experience.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assesses emotional factors related to terminal illness.
• Assesses environmental resources and obstacles to maintain safety.
• Provides emotional support, crisis intervention and individual and/or family counseling when indicated.
• Maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
• Evaluates patient/family response to psychosocial interventions.
• Assesses special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, space, role of family members and special traditions.
• Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial assessments; assesses the patient/family psychosocial status, potential for risk of suicide and/or abuse or neglect.

Skills

Counseling

Empathy

Multitasking

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Ascend Hospice in Overland Park, KS is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and families facing terminal illness. You will collaborate with the care team to coordinate referrals, support families across cultural needs, and monitor responses to interventions.

A Master’s in Social Work with LMSW certification is required; hospice experience and willingness to travel are preferred.