Hospice Social Worker: Impactful Care & Flexible Time Off

Compassus; Osceola (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career development

Innovation meets compassion

Enhanced benefits

Recognition programs

Culture of belonging

Job summary

Compassus in Missouri is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families with psychosocial care within the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes compassionate, ethical care and coordination with community resources to maximize coping and quality of life.

Candidates should hold a CSWE-accredited MSW and have healthcare experience; licensure is state-specific. The position involves documenting care plans, facilitating planning meetings, and assisting in long-term placement

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with at least 1 year healthcare experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with 1 year healthcare experience eligible for supervision in locations with MSW supervision.
• State licensure as required for the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits; obtain Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents.
• Submit documentation to facilities per policy after patient visits.
• Participate as a member of the IDT and contribute to plan of care.
• Provide psycho-social support and counseling to patient and family; connect with external counseling as needed.
• Identify needs for intervention by other IDT members and communicate clearly.
• Coordinate psycho-social care with IDT for continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain updated, comprehensive care plans reflecting current problems, goals, and interventions.
• Respect family environments and nondiscriminatory practices across all populations.
• Complete initial and ongoing psycho-social assessments addressing financial, placement, caregiver stress, pre-bereavement, and community needs.
• Support advance planning including living wills/POA and burial arrangements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from CSWE accredited program

BSW or related field with 1 year healthcare experience

Job description

Compassus in Missouri is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families with psychosocial care within the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes compassionate, ethical care and coordination with community resources to maximize coping and quality of life.

Candidates should hold a CSWE-accredited MSW and have healthcare experience; licensure is state-specific. The position involves documenting care plans, facilitating planning meetings, and assisting in long-term placement