Hospice Social Worker

careringhealth· Clinicians
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📍 Philadelphia, PA, USPART TIME

About this role

Overview

This role delivers varied social work services to Hospice patients and their families in Philadelphia. You will provide initial emotional, spiritual, psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services and community education, outreach and referral. The Hospice social worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG.

Responsibilities

1. Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed IDG care plan. Policies and Procedures Manual for Hospice 2. Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required. 3. Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated. 4. Provides services, under the direction of a physician (who approves plan of care). 5. Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned. 6. Observes, assesses and brings to IDG conferences information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family. 7. Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family unit. 8. Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals. 9. Documents comprehensive psychosocial, emotional and spiritual assessment clearly and concisely in a timely manner. 10. All patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions are recorded in the patient record per policy. 11. Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed. 12. Attends staff meetings, IDG and other meetings as assigned and appropriate. 13. Participates in the orientation program as assigned. 14. Adheres to all Hospice policies. 15. Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development and maintenance of skills in social work. 16. Exhibits Hospice philosophy in all job related roles. 17. Other duties as assigned by Director/Manager of Patient Services.

Qualifications

  • Masters in Social Work
  • Experience working in Hospice field
  • Valid drivers’ license
  • Ability to travel across the service territory

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Hospice Social Worker position at careringhealth?
The salary for this Hospice Social Worker role at careringhealth is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Hospice Social Worker position at careringhealth located?
This Hospice Social Worker role at careringhealth is based in Philadelphia, PA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Hospice Social Worker role at careringhealth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a PART TIME position. It is posted as a Hospice Social Worker role in the Clinicians department at careringhealth.
Which team or department does the Hospice Social Worker at careringhealth belong to?
This Hospice Social Worker position is part of the Clinicians department at careringhealth. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Hospice Social Worker position at careringhealth?
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When was the Hospice Social Worker job at careringhealth posted?
This Hospice Social Worker position at careringhealth was posted on Dec 5, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Hospice Social Worker
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