Hospice Social Worker (MSW) - Full-Time, Impactful Care

AccentCare, Inc.; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Social Worker / MSW for hospice in Elizabethtown, PA. This full-time role supports patients and families, collaborates with the hospice team, and requires licensing to practice in the applicable state.

Ideal candidates have an MSW, two+ years of healthcare social work, and experience or interest in grief counseling and discharge planning. This onsite position supports the Berks and Lancaster Counties coverage area.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work is required.
• 2+ years of professional social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Grief counseling and discharge planning experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the core hospice team in understanding social, spiritual and emotional factors to plan care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care plan reviews.
• Assess social, spiritual and emotional needs to support coping with illness.
• Educate patient and family on advance directives and care planning.
• Leverage community resources to support patient and family needs.
• Support the bereavement program.
• Provide discharge planning related to level-of-care changes.
• Supervise interns or social work fellows as needed and meets state requirements if supervising.

Skills

Healthcare social work experience

Grief counseling

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Social Worker / MSW for hospice in Elizabethtown, PA. This full-time role supports patients and families, collaborates with the hospice team, and requires licensing to practice in the applicable state.

Ideal candidates have an MSW, two+ years of healthcare social work, and experience or interest in grief counseling and discharge planning. This onsite position supports the Berks and Lancaster Counties coverage area.