Social Worker MSW
On-siteGrove Hill, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Conduct psychosocial assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families. Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient's individualized plan of care. Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit. Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies while monitoring and documenting psychosocial changes to recommend plan of care updates. Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care. Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team for patients in Washington, Clarke, Choctaw, and Wilcox Counties.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Current licensure as required by the state of employment
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
- Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
- Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
- Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
- Full-time Field Hospice LMSW (Serving Washington, Clarke, Choctaw & Wilcox Counties)
- Mon-Fri 830am-5pm
Desired Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
- Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families
- Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
- Bilingual skills
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