On-Call Hospice Social Worker & Counselor

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 38,573,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke is seeking a compassionate on-call Social Worker/Counselor to join our team. This PRN role provides psychosocial support to hospice patients, families, and caregivers, both by phone and in person, with a focus on end-of-life care.

You will work with after-hours care teams, document thoroughly, and help with admissions and level-of-care decisions. Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and licensure preferred, plus 3+ years in social work or counseling,

Qualifications

• Master’s in social work (CSWE-accredited) required or licensure eligible preferred.
• At least three years of social work or counseling experience; hospice/end-of-life care preferred.
• Strong skills in crisis intervention, grief support, case management, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call psychosocial support to hospice patients, caregivers, and families by phone and in person.
• Respond promptly during assigned on-call shifts and review reports, emails, and messages at shift start.
• Provide crisis intervention, grief support, education, and counseling per the hospice plan of care.
• Support admissions, changes in level of care, and end-of-life needs with the after-hours care team.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and shift reports per agency standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Grief support

Case management

Communication

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke is seeking a compassionate on-call Social Worker/Counselor to join our team. This PRN role provides psychosocial support to hospice patients, families, and caregivers, both by phone and in person, with a focus on end-of-life care.

You will work with after-hours care teams, document thoroughly, and help with admissions and level-of-care decisions. Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and licensure preferred, plus 3+ years in social work or counseling,