Hospice Social Worker Full-Time

Full-Time Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Join our dedicated team!

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and mission-driven Social Worker (MSW) to join our small and dedicated hospice team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide meaningful support to patients and families during one of life's most important journeys while working alongside a close-knit interdisciplinary team that values collaboration, respect, and individualized care.

If you are passionate about helping others navigate complex emotional, psychosocial, and practical challenges with dignity and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Hospice Social Worker, you will play an essential role in supporting patients and their loved ones through the emotional, social, and practical aspects of end-of-life care. You will provide counseling, advocacy, resource coordination, and guidance while helping patients and families find comfort, meaning, and support during a challenging time.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person psychosocial assessments of patients and families within 5 days of admission to hospice per Medicare guidelines
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention
• Ability to self-organize, schedule and triage visits based on clinical need
• Assist patients and caregivers with advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making
• Connect families with community resources and supportive services
• Facilitate discussions regarding patient goals, family dynamics, coping, and bereavement needs
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team
• Advocate for patient and family needs while promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with hospice standards

Reporting Relationship: Executive Director

Qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program. Licensed as a Social Worker through the Massachusetts Board of Social Worker. Three years recent (within the past five years) experience in acute, long-term care or home care/hospice, with at least one in hospice or homecare preferred. Knowledge of community resources including Medicare and Medicaid, financial aid, county, state, and private social services agencies.

• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining an engaged member of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to care

We are committed to finding someone who shares our values and passion for hospice care - please submit your application if interested.