Social Worker (LSW)

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 64,480 - 68,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care in New Philadelphia, Ohio, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide essential emotional and grief support to patients and families. This full-time position involves working Monday to Friday, with a supportive team striving for excellence in hospice and palliative care.

Qualified candidates will possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work and be prepared to navigate complex healthcare processes. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker required for hospice care.
• 2+ years of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to provide emotional and grief support.

Responsibilities

• Guide families through healthcare processes and decisions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Assist in coordination of Ultimate Gift Programs.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker

Experience in medical settings

Emotional and grief support

Collaboration with spiritual support staff

Reliability and transportation

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

At Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, the goal is to provide comfort, dignity, and clarity at the end of life. The team is committed to ensuring patients and families are supported not only emotionally but also in navigating the many decisions and challenges that arise throughout the care journey.

Our Social Workers are a critical part of this support system by guiding families through complex healthcare processes, helping them understand disease progression, connecting them to needed resources, and offering grief support that extends beyond the bedside. This role is backed by leadership from a dedicated Social Work professional who understands the depth and demands of this work.

Social Worker (LSW) Hospice Qualifications:

• Licensed Social Worker
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree completed in a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• 2 years of experience working in a medical setting, preferred
• Ability to work in both hospice & palliative programs
• Provide emotional, social, and grief support to patients and family members, collaborating with spiritual and bereavement support staff.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings, identifying social-psychological issues and their interrelatedness with medical problems.
• Assist in coordination and participation in Ultimate Gift Programs, such as Gift of a Day and Veteran Recognition.
• Reliable personal vehicle/transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to safely operate said vehicle to visit patients and perform job duties within the field.

Social Worker (LSW) Hospice Schedule & Benefits:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO
• BSW Compensation $64,480
• MSW Compensation $68,640
• Be part of a team willing to grow, listen, be heard, and be challenged.
• Ability to grow into a variety of different roles inside our team and organization including leadership opportunities.