Hospice Social Worker - Meaningful End-of-Life Support

Interim HealthCare of Central VA; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$65-$70 per visit

1:1 social worker-to-patient

Flexible assignments

Online training & CEUs

Benefits: PTO, Holidays, Medical/Dent/

& Vision & 401(k)

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Central VA is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker in Hampton Roads, VA and surrounding areas. This role provides counseling, resource coordination and advocacy to patients and families navigating end-of-life care within a compassionate hospice team.

Must have a CSWE-accredited MSW, Virginia license, and at least 1 year in healthcare. Hospice experience is preferred; strong communication, empathy and organizational skills are essential for coordinating IDG plans and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active Social Work license in Virginia in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families and contribute to the development of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) plan of care.
• Provide individual and family counseling related to the mental and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Provide support and resources related to anticipatory and complicated grief, as appropriate.
• Evaluate financial, environmental and other psychosocial concerns and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients, families, caregivers and members of the hospice care team.
• Participate in the development of the patient’s plan of care and regularly scheduled IDG meetings.
• Help patients and families navigate end-of-life decisions, including advance directives, durable power of attorney, funeral arrangements and other financial, legal and healthcare matters.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, facility staff and other members of the hospice team regarding significant social and emotional factors related to death and dying.
• Participate in discharge planning when needed.
• Provide ongoing psychosocial support and follow-up throughout the patient’s hospice experience.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Interim HealthCare of Central VA is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker in Hampton Roads, VA and surrounding areas. This role provides counseling, resource coordination and advocacy to patients and families navigating end-of-life care within a compassionate hospice team.

Must have a CSWE-accredited MSW, Virginia license, and at least 1 year in healthcare. Hospice experience is preferred; strong communication, empathy and organizational skills are essential for coordinating IDG plans and