Job Description

PRN Hospice Social Worker

Location: Starkville MS
Job Type: Hourly Non-Exempt

About Us

At Legacy Hospice were committed to caring for patients and families with compassion and dignity. We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Social Worker (SW) to join our this vital role youll help patients and families cope with the emotional social and practical challenges that come with a terminal diagnosisbringing comfort and clarity during their most vulnerable moments.

What Youll Do

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers
• Provide counseling to patients and families regarding emotional stress coping grief and advance care planning
• Assist with advance directives funeral arrangements and navigating legal/financial decisions
• Identify and coordinate with community resources agencies and support organizations
• Educate staff and families about cultural and psychosocial needs
• Document patient conditions interventions and psychosocial support provided
• Serve as a liaison between families and care teams to ensure coordinated holistic care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized care plans
• Provide crisis intervention and support for safety concerns (neglect abuse self-harm)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education
• Participate in on-call support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Work (BSW) required
• Masters degree (MSW) or LCSW strongly preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in social work preferably in hospice home health or a community setting
• Knowledge of end-of-life care grief support and cultural sensitivity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated organized and able to work independently
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Valid drivers license auto insurance and reliable vehicle required
• Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required including testing for marijuana.

What We Offer

• Rewarding work that brings peace and dignity to patients and families
• Supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Flexible scheduling and meaningful community impact

If youre passionate about making a difference in end-of-life care join our mission-driven team at Legacy Hospice today.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Relief, Flexible hours

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