Social Worker

Hospice-of-the-Piedmont; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of the Piedmont seeks a compassionate Social Worker to support patients and families facing serious illness. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to honor patient wishes, provide counseling and care planning, and coordinate resources to ensure dignity and quality of life.

The role emphasizes on-call coverage, documentation accuracy, and adherence to hospice standards in a patient-centered setting in Charlottesville, VA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field required.
• LCSW licensure preferred.
• Minimum of two years of social work experience, including at least one year in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families through emotional and practical challenges of serious illness.
• Provide counseling, care planning, and resource coordination.
• Help families navigate advance directives, care transitions, and end-of-life decisions.
• Facilitate grief and bereavement support services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Document services and maintain compliance with hospice standards.
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Compassionate care

Counseling

Active listening

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

MSW preferred

Bachelor's in SW/Psych/Sociology

Job description

Description

At Hospice of the Piedmont, our Social Workers are a vital source of comfort, guidance, and support for patients and families facing life's most difficult moments. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll help individuals navigate complex emotional, social, and practical challenges while ensuring each patient's wishes, dignity, and quality of life remain at the center of care. If you're a compassionate advocate who believes in the power of human connection, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do As A Hospice Social Worker

• Support patients and families through the emotional and practical challenges of serious illness.
• Provide counseling, care planning, and resource coordination.
• Help families navigate advance directives, care transitions, and end-of-life decisions.
• Facilitate grief and bereavement support services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Document services and maintain compliance with hospice standards.
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient and family care
• Strong counseling, communication, and active listening skills
• Ability to navigate complex emotional, social, and family dynamics
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource coordination skills
• Collaborative team player who thrives in an interdisciplinary environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Commitment to honoring patient dignity, choice, and quality of life

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred; Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field required.
• LCSW licensure preferred.
• Minimum of two years of social work experience, including at least one year in a healthcare setting.
• Clinical experience working with individuals, families, and groups.
• Driver's license, personal automobile and current automobile liability insurance

Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

**Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.**