Hospice Social Worker

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Every moment of the journey matters with Good Samaritan Hospice!

Are you a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) looking for a fulfilling career where you can provide emotional, social, and practical support to patients and families? Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to join our new team and help guide families through their hospice journey with dignity, compassion, and care in the Bedford/Lynchburg team.

Why Join Good Samaritan Hospice?

Mission-Driven Work: Make a real impact in the lives of patients and families.

Competitive Pay: starting at $64,000/ year

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, and 401K.

Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM schedule and 21 days of PTO within your first year.

Growth Opportunities: Ongoing training and professional development.

Supportive Team: Join our award-winning team and work alongside a caring and collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Incentives: Employee Referral Bonuses, Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Good Samaritan Hospice is growing and expanding into Lynchburg and the surrounding communities. We are seeking a full-time Hospice Social Worker (MSW) who resides in the area.

If you have a heart for hospice and a passion for teamwork, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team of Social Workers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to addressing the unique and individualized needs of patients, families, and caregivers. Our approach involves close collaboration with our team members and a focus on what matters most to those we serve, guiding them with empathy and respect through the journey of life and loss.

We foster a supportive environment where team members uplift one another as they work together to meet diverse psychosocial needs and concerns and affirm life in the midst of illness.

If you believe in our mission, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter, sharing your interest and connection to this work.

Your Role As a Hospice Social Worker

• Travel within a 40-mile service area radius of the Bedford/Lynchburg location for patient visits with generous mileage reimbursement paid out bi-weekly.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Assist with advance care planning, counseling, and bereavement services.
• Coordinate community resources to help families navigate hospice care.
• Collaborate with nurses, chaplains, and other team members to provide holistic care.
• Advocate for patients’ needs and provide guidance through difficult transitions.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• State licensure (LMSW or LCSW) preferred.
• 2 years of Experience in hospice, palliative care, or a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication, counseling, and advocacy skills.
• A heart for service and supporting others in their time of need.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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