Licensed Masters Social Worker - PRN

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is responsible for assessing the psychosocial symptoms experienced by the patient and their family. This role involves the development of psychosocial objectives aimed at alleviating the identified symptoms, as well as delivering psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and casework interventions necessary to achieve these objectives. Additionally, the Social Worker offers psychosocial education and consultation to the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

PRN; as needed

Masters Degree in Social Work

Professional Licensure as a Masters Social Worker in the State of employment

Clinical experience or formal training related to death, dying, and bereavement

Equivalent combination of specialized training, education and experience will be considered

Knowledgeable of hospice state and federal regulations

Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include some evenings and weekends

Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance

Provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families

Regularly assess the patient and family psychosocial needs

Regularly assess the pre-bereavement/anticipatory grief needs

Implement the Plan of Care provisions to meet patient needs to include social service goals for alleviating problems, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement care

Regularly re-evaluate the patient's and family's psychosocial needs

Attend weekly interdisciplinary meetings to identify risks that were not evident and/or assessed

Participate in on-call rotation with other social work team members as assigned or directed

Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities

Perform other LMSW duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.