Hospice Social Worker, Weekends
Hospice Social Worker, Weekends
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Job Description
Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978 Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work each and every day: Compassion Excellence Collaboration Integrity Responsiveness Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team youll gain the support and inspiration for a career youll find meaningful every day.
Part-time Weekends flexible with shifts and hours (could do 8 hour 10 hour or 12 hour shifts!)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) to join our hospice care team dedicated exclusively to weekend coverage. This role is critical in supporting patients and families through end-of-life care by providing psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions. The Hospice Social Worker will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to deliver timely patient-centered care and will be responsible for weekend patient visits including Service Intensity Add-On (SIA) visits for those nearing end of life as well as admission inquiry visits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform weekend patient visits ensuring continuity and quality of care.
- Respond to and complete Service Intensity Add-On (SIA) visits for patients in the last days of life providing supportive interventions during imminent death.
- Conduct admission inquiry visits assessing patients for hospice eligibility and collaborating with the clinical and admissions team as needed.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients and families receiving hospice care.
- Offer counseling emotional support and anticipatory grief support to patients caregivers and families.
- Participate in weekend interdisciplinary communication to ensure coordinated care planning and updates.
- Document all assessments interventions and outcomes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Maintain compliance with Medicare hospice regulations ethical standards and agency policies.
- Provide crisis intervention and assist with emergency psychosocial situations that may arise over the weekend.
- Maintain regular communication with the Director of Continuity of Care and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- Current and active LCSW or LICSW license in Massachusetts.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in hospice palliative care or a related clinical setting strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of end-of-life issues bereavement and grief counseling.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively during weekend shifts.
- Reliable transportation and valid drivers license (if required for home visits).
Work Environment & Schedule:
- This is a weekend-only position; shifts typically occur on Saturday and Sunday with flexibility depending on patient needs and acuity.
- Work may be performed in patient homes facilities (e.g. nursing homes assisted living) or inpatient hospice settings.
Why Join Us
As part of our hospice team youll provide comfort dignity and support to patients and families during one of lifes most meaningful transitions. Weekend social workers play a vital role in ensuring compassionate care doesnt pauseno matter the day.
The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following: education training relevant experience and work location. There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-sponsored health insurance paid time-off tuition reimbursement student loan paydown supplemental insurance options and more which adds to the companys generous total rewards package.
Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20 hours/week which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program tuition reimbursement scholarship programs student loan paydown program two retirement plans in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and so much more!
Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.
Employment Type
Full Time
