Social Worker (Master of Social Work)

Suncrest Hospice; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Medical insurance

HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k with employer match

Immediate vesting after 90 days

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice in Novato, CA is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families within an interdisciplinary team. You will serve as an advocate and resource to ensure the patient’s goals and values are respected throughout the hospice journey.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, education on available resources, and thorough documentation to ensure high-quality end-of-life care for diverse patient populations in our communities.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree compliant with CHAP and state regulations.
• Assess patients' and families' psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs.
• Counsel patients and families, providing emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Educate patients and families about community resources and connect to programs.
• Advocate to identify barriers to care and develop solutions with the hospice team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with care providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with hospice standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance.
• Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with programs.
• Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and develop solutions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with care team members.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Job description

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!

• Salary $85,000-95,000
• 144 PTO and 40 sick hours per calendar year
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Mileage & Cell Phone reimbursement
• Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
• 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• No on-call obligations
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Brighton/Suncrest is 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.

• 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.