Hospice Social Worker - LMSW | Home-Based Care

Agape Hospice Care Atlanta; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Agape Hospice Care Atlanta is seeking a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker to provide coordinated in-home psychosocial care for patients across the South Atlanta area, including McDonough, Jonesboro, and surrounding towns. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals, with a goal to support patients and families through end-of-life care within a coordinated IDG/IDT framework.

A strong understanding of community resources and commitment to hospice philosophy are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a state-accredited program.
• Current and valid LMSW license.
• Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills.
• Current State Certification.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and complete the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of the patient’s election of hospice care.
• Assist with advance directives, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Provides patient and family/care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
• Promote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attends IDG/IDT meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG/IDT to promote coordination of patient care.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
• Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Follows the Hospice infection control policy.
• Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Participates in the Hospice’s educational in-service programs as require

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling experience

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work

LMSW license

State social work certification

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Agape Hospice Care Atlanta is seeking a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker to provide coordinated in-home psychosocial care for patients across the South Atlanta area, including McDonough, Jonesboro, and surrounding towns. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals, with a goal to support patients and families through end-of-life care within a coordinated IDG/IDT framework.

A strong understanding of community resources and commitment to hospice philosophy are