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Hospice Social Worker

Good Samaritan
  • Christiansburg, Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    What you will do as a Medical Social Worker:

    • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
    • Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
    • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
    • Coordinate community resources and assist with financial, legal, caregiver, and psychosocial needs.
    • Assist patients and families with advance care planning, including advance directives and end-of-life wishes.
    • Advocate for patients while collaborating with physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies.
    • Participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences.
    • Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with Medicare regulations and agency standards.
    • Support hospice admissions, discharges, and transitions of care as needed.
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and organizational programs that support excellent patient care..

    What we are looking for:

    • Master's Degree in Social Work Required.
    • Two years of social work or counseling experience, including at least one year in a healthcare setting.
    • Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or hospice/palliative care certification preferred.
    • Experience with psychosocial assessments, counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.
    • Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
    • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
    • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

    Schedule & Compensation

    Schedule:Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Benefits: 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, Up to 100% paid medical coverage through our ICHRA model, offering multiple health plan options, $0.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (100% match on the first 3% you contribute

    50% match on the next 1%),Education Assistance to support your professional growth, and so much more!

    Starting Salary: 65,000/year

    This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.


    Find your purpose here

    At Good Samaritan Hospice, we believe compassionate care extends beyond medicine, it means listening, advocating, educating, and walking beside patients and families through every step of their journey.

    If you're looking for a career where your compassion, expertise, and heart for service can truly make a difference, we invite you to join our team.

    Apply today and help us make every moment matter.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChristiansburg, Virginia

    Skills

    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Crisis Interventionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Hospice Careunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)unmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Medicareunmatched
    • Palliative Careunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treatment Evaluationunmatched

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