Social Worker - Hospice

Brighton Hospice; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical coverage

401k with employer match

Low on-call obligations

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families through the end-of-life journey. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, advocate for resources, and collaborate with the IDT to develop person-centered care plans.

Join a team that prioritizes quality, low caseloads, open communication, and growth opportunities. CHAP-certified provider committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.
• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the individualized plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance.
• Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.
• Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate, resource, and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Help patients and families receive the support they need throughout their hospice journey.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans that support physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Maintain lower clinician caseloads and higher staff-to-patient ratios to allow meaningful time with patients and families.

Skills

Assess psychosocial needs

Counsel families

Educate about resources

Advocate for patients

IDT collaboration

Documentation

Education

Social Work degree compliant with CHAP/state regulations

Job description

Why Brighton

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, we're more than a hospice provider—we're a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief: exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people.

We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Generous
• Pay range: $43 -$48 hourly/DOE plus monthly bonus opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
• 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• Minimal to no on-call obligations
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Details

Join a team that's redefining hospice care!

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate, supportive team that values communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Our Hospice Social Workers provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, referring source and team members as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care. You will serve as an advocate, resource, and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, helping patients and families receive the support they need throughout their hospice journey.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, Chaplains, CNAs, and volunteers to develop care plans that support the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. We prioritize quality over quantity by maintaining lower clinician caseloads and higher staff-to-patient ratios. This allows our nurses to spend more meaningful time with patients and families, build lasting relationships, and provide the compassionate, personalized care every patient deserves.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.
• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the individualized plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance as they navigate illness, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.
• Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.
• Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions to ensure their needs, preferences, values, and goals are heard and addressed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.