Hospice Social Worker (MSW) | Growth & Comprehensive Benefits

Agape Care Group; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Annual Merit Increases

Years of Service Award Bonuses

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Agape Care Group is seeking a hospice social worker to conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide ongoing counseling for patients and families navigating end-of-life care.

Responsibilities include emotional support aligned with the plan of care, coordination with the care team, and engagement with a supportive leadership culture that fosters professional development and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care.
• Education: MS degree in social work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education
• Licensure: Current state license as a social worker
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical work experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice
• Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations and ongoing counseling for patients and families during end-of-life care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families when it is needed most as part of the plan of care.
• Collaborate with leadership and care teams to ensure compassionate care and meaningful experiences.

Skills

Heart to serve

Counseling skills

Emotional support

Education

MS degree in social work

Job description

Agape Care Group is seeking a hospice social worker to conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide ongoing counseling for patients and families navigating end-of-life care.

Responsibilities include emotional support aligned with the plan of care, coordination with the care team, and engagement with a supportive leadership culture that fosters professional development and advancement opportunities.