Social Worker - Hospice and Bereavement Support

Pallatus Health; Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer匹配

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education support

License renewal assistance

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Supervision and interdisciplinary team

Meaningful work supporting families

Descripción de la vacante

Pallatus Health is seeking a licensed social worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and care coordination for hospice patients and their families in Los Angeles, CA. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address emotional, social, and practical needs and help families navigate end-of-life decisions.

The role includes grief support, advance directive discussions, community resource linkage, and continuation of patient care through crisis intervention and bereavement

Formación

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure (LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of clinical social work experience.
• Experience with grief counseling and bereavement support.
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and active listening abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Computer proficiency and electronic health record experience.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans addressing emotional and social needs
• Provide individual and family counseling to help cope with illness, loss, and grief
• Facilitate advance directive discussions and end-of-life planning conversations
• Connect families with community resources, financial assistance, and support services
• Lead grief support groups and provide bereavement follow-up services
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Document patient interactions and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychosocial support
• Educate families about the dying process and what to expect
• Coordinate with nursing homes, hospitals, and other care facilities

Conocimientos

MSW

State licensure (LCSW/LMSW)

2+ years clinical social work

Grief counseling

Assessment & crisis intervention

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Driver's license

EHR experience

Educación

MSW degree

Herramientas

Electronic health records

Descripción del empleo

Social Worker - Hospice and Bereavement Support

Join Pallatus Health as a licensed social worker providing emotional support, counseling, and care coordination for hospice patients and their families. Help families navigate end-of-life decisions while providing compassionate bereavement support and community resources.

Position Overview

As a Hospice Social Worker at Pallatus Health, you will provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges. You'll work as part of our interdisciplinary team to address emotional, social, and practical needs while helping families access community resources and navigate complex healthcare decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans addressing emotional and social needs
• Provide individual and family counseling to help cope with illness, loss, and grief
• Facilitate advance directive discussions and end-of-life planning conversations
• Connect families with community resources, financial assistance, and support services
• Lead grief support groups and provide bereavement follow-up services
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Document patient interactions and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychosocial support
• Educate families about the dying process and what to expect
• Coordinate with nursing homes, hospitals, and other care facilities

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Current state licensure (LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical social work experience
• Experience with grief counseling and bereavement support
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication and active listening abilities
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits
• Computer proficiency and electronic health record experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospice, palliative care, or healthcare social work experience
• Certification in thanatology or grief counseling
• Experience facilitating support groups
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance processes
• Background in family systems therapy or trauma-informed care
• Experience with advance care planning and end-of-life decision making

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities
• Continuing education support and license renewal assistance
• Flexible scheduling and manageable caseload
• Mileage reimbursement for patient visits
• Supportive supervision and interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Meaningful work helping families through life's most difficult moments

About Pallatus Health

Pallatus Health recognizes that end-of-life care extends far beyond medical treatment. Our social workers play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychosocial needs of patients and families. We provide a collaborative environment where social workers can make a meaningful impact while receiving the support and resources needed to provide exceptional care.