MSW Hospice Social Worker: Bereavement & Family Support

Silverado; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Referral program

Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance

Discount Programs

Job summary

Silverado Hospice in San Diego is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families during the hospice journey. The role emphasizes grief counseling, education for families, and collaboration with the health team in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

The position is part-time with a schedule Mon-Thu, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and includes benefits such as 401(k), health/dental/vision, FSA, PTO, tuition assistance, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required
• Documented evidence of training in grief and loss counseling
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
• Comfortable working in environments with pets
• Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
• Certified Great Place to Work®
• Strong internal mobility

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and document bereavement activities
• Design and distribute educational materials for families receiving bereavement services
• Develop programs on grief and loss for families and staff
• Evaluate the bereavement program quarterly and annually
• Provide community consultation and education on hospice services
• Maintain ongoing education through academic studies and workshops
• Attend in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences
• Report patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager
• Observe and address safety hazards in patient and organizational environments
• Assist the health team in understanding emotional factors related to terminal illness
• Assess suicide risk, mental capacity, and elder/dependent adult abuse
• Aid in advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planning
• Provide information and referrals to community resources and legal entities
• Advise and counsel staff, patients, families, or agencies in emergency situations

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Grief counseling

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Silverado Hospice in San Diego is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families during the hospice journey. The role emphasizes grief counseling, education for families, and collaboration with the health team in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

The position is part-time with a schedule Mon-Thu, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and includes benefits such as 401(k), health/dental/vision, FSA, PTO, tuition assistance, and