Social Worker - Hospice and Bereavement Support
Join Pallatus Healthcare as a licensed social worker providing emotional support, counseling, and care coordination for hospice patients and their families. Help families navigate end-of-life decisions while providing compassionate bereavement support and community resources.
Position Overview
As a Hospice Social Worker at Pallatus Healthcare, you will provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges. You'll work as part of our interdisciplinary team to address emotional, social, and practical needs while helping families access community resources and navigate complex healthcare decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans addressing emotional and social needs
- Provide individual and family counseling to help cope with illness, loss, and grief
- Facilitate advance directive discussions and end-of-life planning conversations
- Connect families with community resources, financial assistance, and support services
- Lead grief support groups and provide bereavement follow-up services
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Document patient interactions and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychosocial support
- Educate families about the dying process and what to expect
- Coordinate with nursing homes, hospitals, and other care facilities
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- Current state licensure (LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical social work experience
- Experience with grief counseling and bereavement support
- Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills
- Excellent communication and active listening abilities
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits
- Computer proficiency and electronic health record experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous hospice, palliative care, or healthcare social work experience
- Certification in thanatology or grief counseling
- Experience facilitating support groups
- Bilingual capabilities (Spanish preferred)
- Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance processes
- Background in family systems therapy or trauma-informed care
- Experience with advance care planning and end-of-life decision making
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities
- Continuing education support and license renewal assistance
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseload
- Mileage reimbursement for patient visits
- Supportive supervision and interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Meaningful work helping families through life's most difficult moments
About Pallatus Healthcare
Pallatus Healthcare recognizes that end-of-life care extends far beyond medical treatment. Our social workers play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychosocial needs of patients and families. We provide a collaborative environment where social workers can make a meaningful impact while receiving the support and resources needed to provide exceptional care.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference in the lives of families facing end-of-life challenges? We invite you to submit your resume, cover letter, and professional references through our online application portal. Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive hospice care. We are an equal opportunity employer.
