LCSW - Hospice

Pathways Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO: 3 weeks + 1 week sick time

Paid Federal Holidays (8)

401(k) with employer match

BCBS Medical + Dental + Vision + Life

Short-term disability (100% company‑p​

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Professional Development & Training

Employee Assistance & Bennie benefits

Voluntary benefits including life, and

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is a leading home health and hospice organization focused on patient-centered care. We seek a Social Worker (MSW) for Worcester with LICSW preferred, two+ years hospice experience, CPR, and a valid license.

You will work Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00, travel to patient homes, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate end-of-life support. The role emphasizes maintaining EMR records, coordinating care, and guidance for families, with strong emphasis on dignity

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work from an accredited program.
• LICSW license in state of practice preferred; LCSW considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and emotional support to hospice patients and families.
• Counsel and guide patients, families, and caregivers.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary hospice team to support care plans.
• Participate in IDG meetings and daily briefings for coordinated care.
• Connect patients with community resources and support services.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR system.
• Communicate patient status updates to the clinical team.
• Support families through grief and end-of-life planning.
• Follow confidentiality, safety, and infection control protocols.
• Participate in case reviews, training, and on-call duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Travel to patient homes

EMR experience

Education

MSW degree

Tools

Homecare Homebase

EMR systems

Job description

Pathways Healthcare is a leading, physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, committed to redefining recovery through comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab, helping people heal at home, with dignity and purpose.

As one of the first home health agencies to adopt AI-assisted documentation, we're investing in tools that give our clinicians time back – saving 5 to 10 hours per week! We have made a deliberate decision not to raise our productivity expectations, so the patients and clinicians win in the end. Technology handles the paperwork and your clinical judgment stays at the center of every note!

We are proud to have ranked in Boston Globe's Best Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Top Places to Work in the United States since 2023!

Job Description

• Role: Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice
• Service Area: Worcester territory
• Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30-5:00pm)
• Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

• Current LICSW license in the state of practice is preferred. We are able to consider LCSW licenses as well.
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Two or more years of healthcare or hospice experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification with in-person skills verification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required insurance.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to travel to patient homes and community settings as needed.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems preferred (Homecare Homebase experience a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and emotional support to hospice patients and their families throughout the end‑of‑life journey.
• Build trusting relationships with patients, families, and caregivers while providing counseling and guidance.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary hospice team, including nurses, physicians, and other clinicians, to support patient care plans.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and daily operational briefings to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Communicate patient status updates and psychosocial needs to the clinical team.
• Support families through grief, adjustment, and end‑of‑life planning.
• Follow all patient confidentiality, safety, and infection control protocols.
• Participate in case reviews, continuing education, and training programs as required.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.

What We Offer

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 3 weeks PTO annually accrued and 1 week paid sick time!
• Paid Federal Holidays (8 observed annually)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical (Choice of HMO/PPO), Dental, Principal Vision and Life insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre‑tax accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance & Benefits Support through Bennie
• Voluntary Benefits including supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance