Social Worker II (Central) - Hospice of Cincinnati

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as an Social Worker dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient‑centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Hospice of Cincinnati/Hamilton – North Region of Cincinnati

• Full Time Monday
  - Friday (40 hours weekly)
• Day Shift (on call does include occasional weekends and holidays)

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view Tri Health’s benefits:

This position works for Hospice of Cincinnati’s/Central Regional Team with a focus on HOC patients in long-term care facilities. Shift is Monday-Friday days. Average patient caseload tends to be between 30-35 patients. On call coverage is for the entire HOC service area, and on call coverage does include occasional weekends and holidays. Mileage reimbursed. Flexibility required to support patients at all levels of care, including long-term care facilities and the Inpatient Care Centers.

Support to team members/staff as needed and desired.

• Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work (Required)
• Up to 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work (Required)
• Computer literate.
• Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence.
• Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved.
• Ohio Licensed Social Worker Required

• Applies root cause analysis to readmissions and works with the health care team, patient, and family to resolve the issues.
• Communicates (verbally and written) and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to advise of the plan and patient response to the plan. Counsels other caregivers on techniques for effective psychosocial intervention and communication.
• Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment including counseling or crisis intervention, and facilitates linkages to community resources and services. Revises plan based on patient and family response.
• Promotes the profession of social work by providing formal education and teaching rounds; serves as a resource & preceptor for new staff. Provides on call services according to departmental policy including timely response and appropriate follow up.
• Responds to referrals and assesses the psychosocial and complex discharge needs of patients and families using data from the medical record, patient, multidisciplinary team, family, and other available resources.

• Bending -
• Climbing
  - Occasionally
• Concentrating -
• Continuous Learning -
• Hearing:
  Conversation
  - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds
  - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication -
• Kneeling
  - Occasionally
• Lifting