Social Worker

Responsible as a member of the interdisciplinary team too provide medical social services to the patient and family in the home.  This will be consistent with Hospice policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of a school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education with a master’s degree (MSW) or has a baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and will be supervised by an MSW.  (Diploma or transcripts to be provided to agency)


• If education level is baccalaureate then employee must have one year of experience in a healthcare setting.


• Prior Home Care experience preferred but not necessary.


• Demonstrate experience in working with patient/families.


• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.


• Licensure by the state.


• Must maintain current drivers license, auto insurance, CPR card and TB test on file.


• A criminal background check must be performed before hire.


• Complete and pass skill evaluation test.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities *

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.


• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.


• Maintains clinical and progress notes on all patients referred to social work.


• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.


• Works with family as needed.


• Consults and coordinates services with other disciplines.


• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.


• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.


• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.


• Maintains and develops contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.


• Participates in; the development of the total plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team member and case conferences as required.


• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.


• Participates in discharge planning.


• Participates in in-servicing programs.


• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.