Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

About the position

The Hospice Social Worker (MSW) at Silverado is responsible for providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. This role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and offering bereavement support. The Social Worker will work closely with the healthcare team to address emotional factors related to terminal illness and ensure that patients receive the necessary resources and support during their hospice journey.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Document bereavement activities and maintain records.
• Design and distribute materials for families receiving bereavement services.
• Develop educational programs on loss and grief for families and staff.
• Evaluate the bereavement program quarterly and annually.
• Provide community consultation and education on hospice services.
• Maintain ongoing education through academic studies and workshops.
• Attend in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences.
• Report patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Observe and address safety hazards in patient and organizational environments.
• Assist the health team in understanding emotional factors related to terminal illness.
• Assess suicide risk, mental capacity, and elder/dependent adult abuse.
• Aid in advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planning.
• Provide information and referrals to community resources and legal entities.
• Advise and counsel staff, patients, families, or agencies in emergency situations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• Documented evidence of training in dealing with grief and loss.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to drive to patient's location.
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in hospice or palliative care settings.
• Familiarity with community resources and legal entities related to hospice services.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health savings account
• Internal mobility program
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Pet insurance