Licensed Social Worker

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Legacy Hospice, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to support patients and families navigating end-of-life care. You’ll assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and help with advance directives and community resources.

Join an interdisciplinary team and contribute to individualized care plans while engaging in crisis intervention and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required.
• Master’s degree (MSW) or LCSW strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of social work experience, hospice/home health preferred.
• Knowledge of end-of-life care, grief support, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers.
• Provide counseling on emotional stress, coping, grief, and advance care planning.
• Assist with advance directives, funeral arrangements, and navigating legal/financial decisions.
• Coordinate with community resources and support organizations.
• Educate staff and families about psychosocial needs and culture.
• Document patient conditions, interventions, and psychosocial support.
• Liaise between families and care teams for coordinated care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop care plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety support.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Participate in on-call support as needed.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

BSW

MSW/LCSW preferred

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Location: Independence, MO
Job Type: Hourly | Non-Exempt

About Us

At Legacy Hospice, we’re committed to caring for patients and families with compassion and dignity. We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Social Worker (SW) to join our team. In this vital role, you'll help patients and families cope with the emotional, social, and practical challenges that come with a terminal diagnosis—bringing comfort and clarity during their most vulnerable moments.

What You'll Do

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers
• Provide counseling to patients and families regarding emotional stress, coping, grief, and advance care planning
• Assist with advance directives, funeral arrangements, and navigating legal/financial decisions
• Identify and coordinate with community resources, agencies, and support organizations
• Educate staff and families about cultural and psychosocial needs
• Document patient conditions, interventions, and psychosocial support provided
• Serve as a liaison between families and care teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized care plans
• Provide crisis intervention and support for safety concerns (neglect, abuse, self-harm)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education
• Participate in on-call support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required
• Master’s degree (MSW) or LCSW strongly preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in social work, preferably in hospice, home health, or a community setting
• Knowledge of end-of-life care, grief support, and cultural sensitivity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle required
• Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.

What We Offer

• Rewarding work that brings peace and dignity to patients and families
• Supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Flexible scheduling and meaningful community impact

If you’re passionate about making a difference in end-of-life care, join our mission-driven team at Legacy Hospice today.