LCSW - Hospice
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Job Description:
- Role: Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice
- Salary: $75,000-$95,000
- Main Office location: Worcester, MA
- Service Area: Worcester territory
- Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30-5:00pm)
- Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications:
- Current LICSW license in the state of practice is preferred. We are able to consider LCSW licenses as well.
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
- Two or more years of healthcare or hospice experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification with in-person skills verification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required insurance.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.
- Ability to travel to patient homes and community settings as needed.
- Experience with electronic medical records systems preferred (Homecare Homebase experience a plus).
Responsibilities:
- Provide psychosocial assessments and emotional support to hospice patients and their families throughout the end-of-life journey.
- Build trusting relationships with patients, families, and caregivers while providing counseling and guidance.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary hospice team, including nurses, physicians, and other clinicians, to support patient care plans.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and daily operational briefings to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicate patient status updates and psychosocial needs to the clinical team.
- Support families through grief, adjustment, and end-of-life planning.
- Follow all patient confidentiality, safety, and infection control protocols.
- Participate in case reviews, continuing education, and training programs as required.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.
What We Offer:
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 3 weeks PTO annually accrued and 1 week paid sick time!
- Paid Federal Holidays (8 observed annually)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical (Choice of HMO/PPO), Dental, Principal Vision and Life insurance
- 100% company-paid short-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
- Professional Development & Training Opportunities
- Employee Assistance & Benefits Support through Bennie
- Voluntary Benefits including supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance
Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!