MSW Hospice Social Worker - Impactful Care & Growth

Suncrest Hospice; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

144 PTO per year

Monthly bonus opportunities

Mileage & Cell Phone reimbursement

Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EP

401k with employer match

No on-call obligations

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice seeks an experienced Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families within the interdisciplinary hospice team. You will advocate, assess needs, and help navigate end-of-life care with empathy and sensitivity.

Requirements include a Master of Social Work, CHAP compliance, and ability to educate on resources; we offer salary $70,000-$85,000, 144 PTO days per year, monthly bonuses, mileage and cell phone reimbursement, and

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree compliant with CHAP and state regulations.
• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs.
• Counsel patients and families with emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance.
• Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs.
• Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and develop solutions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Advocate for patient-centered care within the hospice team.
• Coordinate resources and referrals to community programs.
• Document care plans accurately and timely.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice seeks an experienced Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families within the interdisciplinary hospice team. You will advocate, assess needs, and help navigate end-of-life care with empathy and sensitivity.

Requirements include a Master of Social Work, CHAP compliance, and ability to educate on resources; we offer salary $70,000-$85,000, 144 PTO days per year, monthly bonuses, mileage and cell phone reimbursement, and