Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

LilyCare Hospice of New Hampshire; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Orientation and training

Job summary

LilyCare Hospice is seeking a licensed Hospice Social Worker (LICSW) to join our interdisciplinary team in Bedford, New Hampshire. This field-based role visits patients at home and in facilities, delivering psychosocial support to patients and families, and coordinating with nurses, chaplains, aides, and physicians.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, an active NH LICSW license, at least two years of geriatric experience, and a commitment to compassionate end-of-life

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program is required.
• Active NH LICSW license is required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with a geriatric population.
• Hospice or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with patients, families, and healthcare providers at all levels.
• Ability to navigate difficult family dynamics and grief with empathy and professionalism.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to patient homes and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families and contribute to the care plan.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers through grief, crisis, or transition periods.
• Assess insurance coverage and financial needs; connect families with community resources.
• Participate in IDT meetings; communicate psychosocial updates and care plan changes.
• Make referrals to community agencies and coordinate services as needed.

Skills

LICSW license

MSW CSWE-accredited

Geriatric experience

Strong communication

Driver's license

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Hospice Social Worker (LICSW) – Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Bedford, New Hampshire

LilyCare Hospice is a growing community-based hospice providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in their homes and facilities across New Hampshire. We are hiring a licensed Hospice Social Worker (LICSW) to join our interdisciplinary team. This role is open to full-time or part-time candidates.

About the Role

As a Hospice Social Worker, you'll be a core member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), providing psychosocial support to terminally ill patients and their families. You'll help patients and families navigate the emotional, practical, and financial realities of end-of-life care while working closely with nurses, chaplains, aides, and physicians. This is a field-based role visiting patients where they live.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments of patients and families and contribute to the Plan of Care
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers, including during periods of grief, conflict, or crisis
• Evaluate insurance coverage and financial needs and connect families with community resources and assistance programs
• Participate in IDT meetings and keep the team updated on psychosocial changes and care plan adjustments
• Make referrals to community agencies and coordinate services as needed
• Support bereavement follow-up services for families after a patient's death
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all visits and services
• Assist with training and orientation of volunteers and staff, and support special programs such as support groups as needed
• Participate in quality improvement activities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program required
• Active New Hampshire LICSW license required
• Minimum two years of experience working with a geriatric population
• Hospice or palliative care experience strongly preferredStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers at all levels
• Comfortable navigating difficult family dynamics and grief reactions with professionalism and empathy
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to patient homes and facilities throughout the service area

Why LilyCare

• Full-time or part-time schedules available
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Orientation and ongoing training in hospice philosophy and practice
• Competitive compensation and benefits for eligible employees
• Meaningful work with a mission-driven, growing organization