Hospice Social Worker: Palliative Care & Bereavement

Chapters Health System; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks a skilled Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial support and coordinate care for patients and families across home health, hospice, and palliative care settings in Florida. CSWE-accredited MSW required; BSW may be considered in some geographies.

Willingness to travel to off-site locations and EMR/EHR proficiency are essential. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, ethical standards, and compassionate care while documenting

Qualifications

• MSW required; CSWE-accredited.
• Experience in healthcare or hospital setting.
• Minimum of one year of experience in social work/counseling internship in health care or hospital setting.
• Familiarity with adult and pediatric patients in hospice and palliative care.
• Able to travel to off-site locations and use EMR/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents psychosocial assessment.
• Empowers patient/families to negotiate with resource providers.
• Maintains timely, complete, legible documentation.
• Collaborates with other professionals to promote quality care.
• Home Health Specific: participates in Plan of Care and IDG meetings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Multitasking

Travel willingness

EMR/EHR experience

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

BSW (grandfathered) or geography-based MSW consideration

Bachelor’s degree may be considered depending on geographic area

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Chapters Health System seeks a skilled Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial support and coordinate care for patients and families across home health, hospice, and palliative care settings in Florida. CSWE-accredited MSW required; BSW may be considered in some geographies.

Willingness to travel to off-site locations and EMR/EHR proficiency are essential. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, ethical standards, and compassionate care while documenting