Hospice Social Worker MSW

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Hospice Care Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource navigation to patients and families at the end of life. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, offer grief support, and advocate for patient needs, collaborating with the hospice team to ensure compassionate, holistic care across the continuum.

The role requires empathy, active listening, and a deep understanding of end-of-life care, emphasizing

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work required at hire.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (WA) required at hire or equivalent credential.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor (WA) credential accepted at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments and referrals for patients and families.
• Plans and coordinates interventions, provides counseling, and facilitates safe discharge planning in collaboration with the care team.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Counseling

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Hospice Care Social Worker, you will provide comprehensive psychosocial support, counseling, and resource navigation to hospice patients and their families. Every day you will conduct assessments, develop care plans, offer emotional/grief support, and connect families to resources. You will also advocate for patient needs and address various challenges for holistic end-of-life care. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional empathy, active listening, and a deep understanding of end-of-life care and grief. Your compassionate collaboration with the hospice team will be crucial.

• Performs assessment, evaluation and referrals, focusing on the psychosocial needs of the patient and family; facilitates family conferences as appropriate. Identifies and communicates social, emotional and patient/family stressors to members of the care team as it relates to patient’s problems and plan of care.
• Plans and coordinates interventions, provides counseling services based on specific department standards, identifies and facilitates safe discharge planning along the continuum, communicates plan to interdisciplinary patient care team and evaluates effectiveness of interventions for identified patients and families.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other Social Work, upon hire and
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: WA, upon hire or
• Licensed Advanced Social Worker: WA, upon hire or
• Social Worker Associate Ind Clin: WA, upon hire or
• Agency Affiliated Counselor: WA, upon hire

Preferred

• Two years recent related work experience that would demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$37.06 - $59.46 /hour