Hospice Social Worker

We are seeking a Social Worker for Ashanti Hospice to assist in the growth of our Hospice ministry.

• Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement risk assessments within five (5) calendar days after a patient’s election of hospice care.
• Facilitate and coordinate referrals to community resources, including financial assistance and agency services.
• Assist families in placement decisions for basic care, respite, or inpatient facilities as needed.
• Provide psychosocial and anticipatory grief counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess psychosocial status related to coping capacity, and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care planning, hold case conferences, and prepare social histories, evaluations, and interventions.
• Maintain and submit clinical documentation per agency guidelines, assist with discharge planning.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care plans and address social issues.
• Ensure respectful, dignified care and report complaints or potential abuse following corporate compliance policies.
• Mentor new personnel through orientation, field training, and in‑service education.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression and self‑care techniques.

• Strong communication, documentation, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Ability to assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Ability to work independently in field settings and make sound judgments.

• Education: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active Ohio Social Work license.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a health‑care field working with patients and families coping with terminal illness; hospice or home‑care experience preferred.

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accumulated immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work‑life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for any field of study
• Tuition Discounts through partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee‑Sponsored Crisis Fund available for unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

• University Partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for tuition discounts.
• Multiple partner discounts on products and services through Access Perks.
• Access to thousands of hours of personal and professional development materials via Right Now Media @ Work.