Palliative Care Social Worker: Care Navigator & Growth Driver

Hospice Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Savannah is seeking a full-time Palliative Care Social Worker to serve as the primary liaison across care settings. This role focuses on ensuring seamless, compassionate care for patients and families, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and 2–3 years of experience in related fields.

The position interacts daily with patients, families, and medical staff, necessitating strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. The role includes on-call responsibilities and may require travel.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in medical social work, palliative care, hospice, or complex care settings.
• Strong competency in psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention.
• Bilingual skills as applicable to population served.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the program’s primary liaison and navigator across care locations.
• Identify eligible patients and facilitate goals-of-care conversations.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Community resources navigation

Complex care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Hospice Savannah is seeking a full-time Palliative Care Social Worker to serve as the primary liaison across care settings. This role focuses on ensuring seamless, compassionate care for patients and families, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and 2–3 years of experience in related fields.

The position interacts daily with patients, families, and medical staff, necessitating strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. The role includes on-call responsibilities and may require travel.