Licensed Social Worker - Hospice

Hospice Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)

Locations: Athens and Gainesville, GA areas
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: Salary-Based + Monthly Bonus Opportunities

Make a Difference in the Lives of Hospice Patients and Their Families

Your Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker to support hospice patients and their families throughout the Athens and Gainesville areas.

As a member of the hospice care team, the Social Worker plays an important role in helping patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges associated with serious and terminal illness. This position focuses on psychosocial assessments, care planning, emotional support, resource coordination, patient advocacy, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

This is a field-based position requiring daily travel to patients' homes and care facilities. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with providers and other members of the care team.

About Your Health

Your Health is dedicated to delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare to patients in their homes and care facilities throughout South Carolina and Georgia. Our team works together to help patients and families access the support and services they need.

What You'll Do

• Complete psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs, concerns, and available support systems.

• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and contribute to individualized hospice care plans.

• Identify emotional, social, financial, environmental, and other barriers that may affect patient and family well-being.

• Provide supportive counseling to patients and families dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment to illness, and end-of-life concerns, within the scope of licensure.

• Assist patients and families with coping strategies and understanding the emotional challenges associated with terminal illness.

• Educate patients and caregivers about available community resources, support services, and hospice-related resources.

• Advocate for patients and assist with access to services such as financial assistance, disability benefits, housing resources, and other community support programs.

• Coordinate with the hospice interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial needs and ensure care plans remain current.

• Identify concerns involving mental health, substance use, caregiver stress, and social determinants of health, and coordinate appropriate referrals and support.

• Provide grief and bereavement support to patients and families as appropriate to the role.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of assessments, interventions, care plans, and patient interactions.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, facility staff, and other members of the care team.

• Utilize electronic medical records, Microsoft Teams, email, telephone, and other technology platforms to support care coordination.

What We're Looking For

• Current Georgia social work license appropriate to the responsibilities of the position (LMSW, or LCSW, as approved for the role).

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, consistent with the applicable licensure requirements.

• Active license in good standing.

• At least one year of healthcare experience preferred.

• Hospice experience preferred.

• Experience working with individuals and families affected by serious illness, grief, behavioral health concerns, or substance use is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work compassionately with patients and families during challenging circumstances.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications.

• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.

• Ability to travel daily throughout the assigned service area.

Schedule and Travel

• Full-time, Monday–Friday

• 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Daily travel to patients' homes and facilities

• Assigned coverage area includes Athens, Gainesville, and surrounding communities

• Vehicle allowance available

Why Choose Your Health?

We believe in providing the same quality of care to our employees that we provide to our patients. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package with monthly bonus opportunities

• Employer-matched 401(k)

• Free visits and prescription services with our HDHP insurance plan

• Employer-matched HSA

• Generous PTO package

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Vehicle allowance and gas card

Join Your Health and make a meaningful difference for patients and families when they need support the most.