Hospice Social Worker MSW

Compassus; Washington; On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Providence at Home with Compassus, a leader in home-based hospice and palliative care, seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families across homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. You’ll use clinical judgment to assess psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.

You’ll provide crisis intervention, grief support, and end-of-life counseling while coordinating with care teams and discharge planning, all while working independently under

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Preferred – 1 year of post-Master’s experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments to identify patients' psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.
• Delivers social services across homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.
• Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling for terminal illness.
• Completes documentation in compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Consults with colleagues, leadership, patients, families, and external partners.
• Facilitates level-of-care transitions and discharge planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Grief support

Empathy

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus This is a collective bargaining position Day Shift 5 days a week Full Time Position Summary Make a lasting impact by joining Providence at Home with Compassus, leaders in home-based hospice and palliative care. We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Social Worker to provide essential support to patients and families across various care settings, including homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. In this role, you’ll use your clinical judgment to assess and address psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, helping patients maximize their functioning and quality of life. You'll provide crisis intervention, grief support, and counseling around end-of-life issues while facilitating coordination among families, care teams, and referral sources. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to care planning, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, support discharge planning, and offer consultation across the organization—all while working independently and under minimal supervision. If you're dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care, we invite you to bring your skills and heart to our team.

Job Duties

• Conducts clinical assessments to identify patients' psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, documenting in the Plan of Care, clinical records, and team notes.
• Delivers direct and indirect social services across settings such as homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.
• Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families coping with terminal illness, tailoring support to individual and family dynamics.
• Completes documentation and duties in compliance with federal/state regulations and organizational policies.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to care planning and coordination.
• Consults with colleagues, leadership, patients, families, and external partners to support care goals.
• Facilitates level-of-care transitions and discharge planning.
• Responds promptly to social services referrals from the hospice team.
• Accepts assignments within professional competencies while fostering a collaborative, team-based approach.

Education and/or Experience Required

• Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Preferred – 1 year of post-Master’s experience in a health care setting.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Required

• Washington Advanced Social Worker License (Vendor Managed)
• Washington Advanced Social Worker Associate License (Vendor Managed)
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License (Vendor Managed)
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The demands of this role require a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation range: $35.81-$51.93 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more

Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Your Career Journey Matters

We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you’re pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. Thousands of teammates and hundreds of access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for who I am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. Learn more at compassus.com or follow @Compassus on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.