Hospice Social Worker: Patient & Family Support Lead

Hospice of the Piedmont; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team, guiding patients and families through the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness. You will help ensure dignity and quality of life at the end of life.

The role emphasizes counseling, care planning, resource coordination, and collaboration with clinicians, with on-call responsibilities and a focus on patient-centered, equitable care.

Qualifications

• MSW preferred; LCSW licensure preferred.
• Minimum of two years of social work experience, including at least one year in a healthcare setting.
• Clinical experience working with individuals, families, and groups.
• Driver’s license, personal automobile and current automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families through emotional and practical challenges of serious illness.
• Provide counseling, care planning, and resource coordination.
• Help families navigate advance directives, care transitions, and end-of-life decisions.
• Facilitate grief and bereavement support services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Document services and maintain compliance with hospice standards.
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Compassionate care

Counseling skills

Active listening

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

MSW preferred

Bachelor's degree in SW/psychology/sociology

Job description

Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team, guiding patients and families through the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness. You will help ensure dignity and quality of life at the end of life.

The role emphasizes counseling, care planning, resource coordination, and collaboration with clinicians, with on-call responsibilities and a focus on patient-centered, equitable care.