Social Worker (Hospice)

Apploi; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Harmony Hospice seeks a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to deliver psychosocial support, counseling, and resources to patients and families navigating end-of-life care in Rhode Island. This full-time role requires MSW, RI licensure, and healthcare experience, with CPR certification and a valid driver's license driving community-based services.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address patient goals, provide coping strategies, and ensure compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current Rhode Island social work license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Previous healthcare or hospice experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support and counseling to hospice patients and families.
• Assess psychosocial needs and develop support plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on care goals.
• Educate on resources and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services.
• Support patients and families through illness, loss, and grief.
• Participate in care planning and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Grief support

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Rhode Island Social Work License

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Join our team at Harmony Hospice as a Hospice Social Worker.

At Harmony Hospice, we believe compassionate support extends beyond medical care and includes addressing the emotional, social, and practical needs of patients and families. The Hospice Social Worker provides essential psychosocial support, counseling, and resources to patients and caregivers navigating end-of-life care.

Full-time opportunity available

$75,000-$82,000 per year

Responsibilities for Hospice Social Worker:

• Provide medical social work services to hospice patients and families in accordance with established standards of care.

• Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and develop appropriate support plans.

• Provide emotional support, counseling, and resources related to end-of-life care, grief, and caregiver needs.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address patient and family goals, concerns, and care needs.

• Educate patients and families regarding available community resources, support services, and coping strategies.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of social work services provided.

• Support patients and families through issues related to illness, loss, and the dying process.

• Participate in care planning, team meetings, and quality improvement activities as needed.

• Maintain compliance with hospice policies, regulations, and professional standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Hospice Social Worker:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.

• Current Social Work license in the state of Rhode Island required.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited program required.

• Previous healthcare experience required; hospice experience preferred.

• Understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care practices.

• Experience supporting patients and families through death, dying, and grief preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational abilities.

• Current CPR certification required.

• Valid driver's license with reliable, insured transportation that meets state and organizational requirements.

• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Join this amazing, caring staff. Competitive salary, flexible schedules, and many more perks.

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply