Social Worker MSW Hospice
$66,610–$83,265 year
On-siteMoline, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans addressing emotional, psychological, and environmental needs for patients and families. Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource navigation while collaborating with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and interdisciplinary teams. Educate families on advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies, then monitor psychosocial changes to recommend plan updates. Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment throughout end-of-life care. Requires MSW licensure and healthcare experience; full-time role with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement.
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
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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