Part-Time Hospice Social Worker - Compassion & Care

IOWA CITY HOSPICE, INC; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle option

iPhone and iPad provided

Free parking

Job summary

Iowa City Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary team in a part-time role. You will provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families facing life-limiting illness.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, crisis intervention, bereavement support, and ensuring compliant documentation, while collaborating with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and aides to deliver holistic, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program is required; master's preferred.
• Current Iowa LMSW, LISW, or LBSW licensure preferred.
• Minimum one year of medical social work, counseling, or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Full-time availability, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop individualized care plans based on psychosocial needs.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Facilitate discussions on coping, grief, and end-of-life planning.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Participate in care conferences and contribute to planning.
• Assist families with discharge planning and transition of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Provide bereavement support and follow-up as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, federal, and hospice regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

MSW preferred

Job description

Iowa City Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary team in a part-time role. You will provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families facing life-limiting illness.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, crisis intervention, bereavement support, and ensuring compliant documentation, while collaborating with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and aides to deliver holistic, patient-centered