Hospice Social Worker (LSW) - Car Benefit & Growth

Lever, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health insurance

Company cell phone

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Moments Hospice in Madison, WI seeks a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide psychosocial support to terminally ill patients and families, leveraging compassionate care and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

You will maintain timely contact after admission, coordinate resources and counseling, participate in weekly meetings, and assist with bereavement support and funeral planning as needed. A relevant degree and state license are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required or preferred; Bachelor’s degree with healthcare experience acceptable.
• Minimum two years social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
• Current Social Worker license (required).
• Hospice experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of community resources (information/referral, financial programs).
• Understand Hospice philosophy and death/dying.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and families.
• Contact patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
• Carry out Case Manager duties.
• Psychosocial assessment to be charted within 24 hours of completion.
• Regularly assess patient and family psychosocial needs.
• Assess pre-bereavement and bereavement needs.
• Implement Plan of Care social service goals and referrals.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with funeral arrangements if requested.
• Provide counseling during illness and after death if requested.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of community resources

Hospice philosophy understanding

Valid driver’s license

Valid Auto Insurance

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Moments Hospice in Madison, WI seeks a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide psychosocial support to terminally ill patients and families, leveraging compassionate care and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

You will maintain timely contact after admission, coordinate resources and counseling, participate in weekly meetings, and assist with bereavement support and funeral planning as needed. A relevant degree and state license are required.