Hospice Social Worker - Lancaster, SC

Patriotcares; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A team-first culture that values your

Supportive leadership and clear

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Company

Company Paid Life Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Perks at Work Discount Program

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Visu

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

PTO and holidays

Wellness & Discount Programs

Job summary

Patriot Healthcare in South Carolina is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to support patients, families and caregivers by assessing needs, providing counseling, and coordinating resources. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate will hold a CSWE-accredited Master’s or Bachelor’s in social work and be licensed (LBSW/LMSW/LISW-CP) in SC, with at least one year of healthcare social work experience; hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed as LBSW, LMSW, or LISW-CP in South Carolina.
• Minimum one year social service experience in a health care setting with knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage social service needs of hospice patients and families.
• Provide counseling, referrals, and crisis intervention.
• Assist with discharge planning and resource procurement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and coordinate care.

Skills

LBSW/LMSW/LISW-CP licensed

Bereavement knowledge

Healthcare social work experience

Education

Master's or Bachelor’s in social work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Join our team as a Hospice Social Worker

Are you passionate about helping patients and ensuring they receive quality care? Do you desire to make a meaningful impact in their lives? Join our team and you will be able to provide emotional support to our patients and their love ones when they need it most.

Position Summary

The Hospice Social Worker role is responsible for managing the social service needs of our hospice patients, their families and caregivers. This includes all social service interventions and referrals, including needs assessment, supportive counseling, networking, resource procurement, crisis intervention and discharge planning. You will serve as a part of the interdisciplinary group, attending team conferences and coordinating care with the primary hospice nurses, family members and client services staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Master’s or Bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and is licensed as a LBSW, or LMSW, or LISW-CP by the State of SC. Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year social service experience in a health care setting with knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement. Hospice experience preferred.

Medical Specialty

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Why Join Patriot Healthcare?

• A team-first culture that values your expertise and input
• Supportive leadership and clear communication
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Company Matching to secure your future
• Company Paid Life Insurance with options for additional Life Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement (for qualifying positions)
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsA generous time-off package of 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to rest and recharge (additional PTO days added with accumulative years of service)
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life