Social Worker - Hospice

Suncrest Hospice; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Pay range: $80k-$85k DOE

Monthly bonus opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EP

401k with employer match and immediate

Minimal on-call obligations

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice in Sacramento, CA is seeking a qualified Hospice Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families, guiding them through illness, loss, and end-of-life planning. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient needs and ensure comfort and dignity at every stage of care.

Requirements include a Master of Social Work and compliance with CHAP and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Master of 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care.
• Advocate for patient needs within the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure comfort and dignity.
• Collaborate with care providers to address barriers to care and coordinate resources.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Education/resources

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Why Suncrest

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 PTO
• Pay range: $80k-$85K/DOE, plus monthly bonus opportunities!

• Sunday- Thursday, day schedule

• 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

Brighton/Suncrestis 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.

Qualifications

• Master of 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.