Social Services - LSW

EverHeart Hospice; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

30 paid days off per year

401(k) eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified

Job summary

A leading hospice provider in Ohio is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW or MSW) to offer psychosocial assessments and counseling for patients and families. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work and active licensure in Ohio. Successful candidates will have experience in clinical social work and strong interpersonal skills. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to cater to emotional, social, and end-of-life needs. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical social work experience.
• Healthcare and/or hospice experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Provide therapeutic and supportive counseling, crisis intervention.
• Assist with end-of-life planning and care coordination.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW)

Active LSW or MSW licensure

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Licensed Social Worker (LSW or MSW) | Location: Western & Central Ohio | Employment Type: Full-Time (40 Hours) | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (occasional evenings/weekends as needed)

Position Summary

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW or MSW) provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, care planning, and resource coordination for patients and families in accordance with individualized plans of care. This role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to support patients’ emotional, social, and end-of-life needs.

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program required; MSW preferred
• Active LSW or MSW licensure in the State of Ohio required
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical social work experience
• Healthcare and/or hospice experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to patient locations (including inclement weather)
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills with excellent documentation, organizational, and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and follow agency policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for patients and families
• Identify and address risk factors including abuse, neglect, suicide, and substance use
• Provide therapeutic and supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and patient/family education
• Assist with end-of-life planning, including advance directives and care coordination
• Develop and participate in patient plans of care and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources
• Coordinate care transitions and ensure continuity of services
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards
• Support bereavement services and other duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective 1st of the month following hire)
• 30 paid days off per year (PTO, sick time, and holidays)
• 401(k) eligibility beginning the 1st of the month following hire
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
• Monthly employee recognition events
• PayActiv – early access to earned wages
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer
• Initial clothing allowance for full-time position