Hospice Social Worker

Description

At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here.

Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support.

• Empowerment:
  We equip our people and trust their expertise.
• Positivity:
  We continually celebrate progress and wins.
• Integrity:
  Our actions reflect our values, every time.
• Community:
  Community is at the heart of our work, within our team and beyond.

Job Title: Hospice Social Worker

Job Type: Full-Time

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet plans available
• Disability plans available
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• HSA and FSA plans
• Mileage reimbursement
• 160 hours of PTO annually plus 9 paid Holidays

The Medical Social Worker will provide psychosocial assessments and counseling services to hospice patients and their families under the direction of the attending physician. This role involves collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T) to coordinate care and ensure that patients receive holistic, compassionate support tailored to their needs.

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate the emotional, social, and environmental factors impacting the patient and family.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families coping with end-of-life issues.
• Coordinate care with the IDG/T to ensure all aspects of patient care are addressed.
• Assist families in understanding and managing grief and loss.
• Help families access community resources and services.
• Maintain documentation of social work services in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.

Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.

Current state licensure as a social worker (LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent) required.

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in hospice or palliative care.

Strong working knowledge of community resources and support services.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to use computers for documentation and communication purposes.

Compassionate, empathetic, and professional demeanor.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.