Social Worker I Hospice

Longwood Hospice; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Longwood Hospice seeks a compassionate Per Diem Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families across Eastern Massachusetts in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide psychosocial support, counseling, education, and resource coordination as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will complete psychosocial assessments, develop care recommendations, and advocate for patient rights and quality of life.

Qualifications

• BSW required; MSW preferred.
• LICSW eligible or supervision required.
• Minimum one year solo patient experience.
• Strong communication and counseling skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and counseling to hospice patients and their families.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop recommendations for individualized plans of care.
• Assess patient and family needs, coping abilities, support systems, and available resources.
• Assist patients and families with financial, community, and other supportive resources as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with nurses, physicians, facility staff, and other members of the hospice team.
• Assess caregiver needs and identify opportunities for respite and additional support.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, facility partners, hospice staff, and volunteers.
• Advocate for patient rights, preferences, dignity, and quality of life.
• Travel to patient locations as needed to provide care and support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Documentation

Education

BSW required

MSW preferred

LICSW or supervision

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Longwood Hospice are seeking a compassionate and experienced Per Diem Hospice Social Worker to join our hospice team. This is a flexible opportunity for a social worker who is passionate about supporting patients and families through end-of-life care in skilled nursing facilities across Eastern Massachusetts.

The Hospice Social Worker provides psychosocial support, counseling, education, and resource coordination to hospice patients and their families. Working as part of our interdisciplinary team, you will help patients and caregivers navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges associated with serious illness and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and counseling to hospice patients and their families.

• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop recommendations for individualized plans of care.

• Assess patient and family needs, coping abilities, support systems, and available resources.

• Assist patients and families with financial, community, and other supportive resources as needed.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with nurses, physicians, facility staff, and other members of the hospice team.

• Assess caregiver needs and identify opportunities for respite and additional support.

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.

• Provide education and support to patients, families, facility partners, hospice staff, and volunteers.

• Advocate for patient rights, preferences, dignity, and quality of life.

• Travel to patient locations as needed to provide care and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) required; MSW preferred.

• LICSW required, or must work under the supervision of an LICSW.

• Minimum of one year of experience working independently with patients.

• Strong communication, counseling, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

• Basic computer proficiency and ability to complete electronic clinical documentation.

• Ability to travel to patient locations as required.

Preferred Experience

• Previous hospice or palliative care experience.

• Experience working with geriatric, oncology, or seriously ill patients.

• Experience working with patients and families in skilled nursing or other healthcare settings.

Why Join Us?

This per diem position offers flexibility while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients and families during an important stage of life. You will work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary hospice team committed to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Job Type: Per Diem

If you are a compassionate social worker looking for a flexible opportunity in hospice care, we would love to hear from you.