Hospice Social Work Internship: End-of-Life Fieldwork

Description:

Suncrest Hospice is seeking compassionate and dedicated Bachelor’s and Master’s level Social Work students (BSW/MSW) to join our interdisciplinary team. This internship provides an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience working with patients and families during one of life’s most important transitions.

As a hospice intern, you will have the chance to:

• Support patients and families through emotional, social, and practical challenges.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and learn the holistic hospice care model.
• Observe and assist with psychosocial assessments, care planning, and grief support.
• Develop therapeutic communication and advocacy skills in real‑world settings.
• Learn about community resources, end‑of‑life care, and bereavement support.

This internship is ideal for social work students seeking to build strong interpersonal skills, deepen their understanding of end‑of‑life care, and make a meaningful impact in their community.

• Currently enrolled in a BSW or MSW program (internship or field placement required).
• Compassionate, empathetic, and professional.
• Reliable transportation to visit patients and families (mileage reimbursement available for field visits).
• Able to pass background and health screenings per hospice regulations.

• Flexible scheduling based on academic requirements.
• Unpaid internship with the opportunity to earn course credit and professional experience.