Licensed MSW​/Social Worker - Hospice

Licensed MSW / Social Worker - Hospice at Sacred Journey Hospice – Lawrenceville, GA

Overview

• Office
  
  Location:
  
  Lawrenceville, GA
• Coverage area: Gwinnett and surrounding counties
• Schedule: As needed

Sacred Journey Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Lawrenceville, GA. Our Social Workers provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. This role plays a key part in the delivery of holistic care and ensures that patients  psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!

How YOU Will Benefit

• Develop deep meaningful relationships during a personal and significant life stage
• More quality time with patients, allowing for more thoughtful unrushed care
• Provide holistic, person-centered services
• Ability to work independently while also having team support
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Build strong skills in grief counseling and long-term emotional support

As a Social Worker You will:

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families
• Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Educate and assist with advance directives
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families
• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more
• Benefits may vary by employment status

Qualifications

• A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR a graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in health care; hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

About Our Line Of Business

Sacred Journey Hospice, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, provides a special kind of care to patients living with advanced illnesses, their families, and their caregivers. The mission is to tenderly embrace those facing the final moments of life with expert medical care, emotional support, and spiritual guidance. Services are provided in the comfort of home, at a nursing home, or assisted living facility.

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