Per Diem Hospice Social Worker — Flexible, Impactful Care

Longwood Hospice; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Longwood Hospice seeks a compassionate Per Diem Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families across Eastern Massachusetts in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide psychosocial support, counseling, education, and resource coordination as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will complete psychosocial assessments, develop care recommendations, and advocate for patient rights and quality of life.

Qualifications

• BSW required; MSW preferred.
• LICSW eligible or supervision required.
• Minimum one year solo patient experience.
• Strong communication and counseling skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and counseling to hospice patients and their families.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop recommendations for individualized plans of care.
• Assess patient and family needs, coping abilities, support systems, and available resources.
• Assist patients and families with financial, community, and other supportive resources as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with nurses, physicians, facility staff, and other members of the hospice team.
• Assess caregiver needs and identify opportunities for respite and additional support.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, facility partners, hospice staff, and volunteers.
• Advocate for patient rights, preferences, dignity, and quality of life.
• Travel to patient locations as needed to provide care and support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Documentation

Education

BSW required

MSW preferred

LICSW or supervision

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Longwood Hospice seeks a compassionate Per Diem Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families across Eastern Massachusetts in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide psychosocial support, counseling, education, and resource coordination as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will complete psychosocial assessments, develop care recommendations, and advocate for patient rights and quality of life.