Hospice Social Worker
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Job Location:
Clarksville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Hospice Social Worker (with Community Outreach Responsibilities)
Location: Clarksville TN
Employment Type: Part-Time with opportunity for Full-Time
Department: Hospice / Palliative Care
Reports To: Clinical Director / Hospice Manager
Position Summary
The Hospice Social Worker provides emotional support counseling resource coordination and advocacy for patients and families throughout the end-of-life addition this role includes conducting outreach in the community to raise awareness about hospice services strengthen referral relationships and expand access to care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Social Work Functions:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide counseling for anticipatory grief coping advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making.
Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy services and care processes.
Facilitate access to community resources financial assistance home-care supports and bereavement services.
Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.
Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during periods of distress.
Assist families with post-death planning funeral coordination and follow-up bereavement support.
Maintain accurate timely documentation that meets regulatory and organizational standards.
Community Outreach & Engagement:
Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners such as senior centers faith-based organizations hospitals skilled nursing facilities and social service agencies.
Conduct outreach presentations workshops and educational sessions to increase community understanding of hospice and palliative care.
Participate in local events resource fairs and community programs to promote awareness of services.
Identify unmet community needs and collaborate with the leadership team to enhance access to care.
Serve as a compassionate ambassador for the organization within the community.
Qualifications
Required:
Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
Minimum of 13 years of hospice or palliative care experience.
Current state licensure (LMSW LCSW LSW or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and conduct community outreach or education.
Strong communication public speaking and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of end-of-life care grief support cultural competency and family systems.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Prior experience in community engagement outreach or healthcare education.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
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