Hospice Social Worker
PruittHealth, Brownsville, TN, United States
MASTER'S DEGREE SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) - HOSPICE SERVICES
Job Purpose: To provide social work services based on the individual needs of the patient and family as identified by the IDG and by the Psychosocial Assessment. The Social Worker will provide psychosocial/supportive services to assist the patient and family by minimizing the stress and problems that arise during terminal illness, related conditions, and the dying process.
Key Responsibilities
Provides professional counseling, assessment of psychosocial needs, financial assessments and explanations of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance benefits to prospective patients/families when necessary, and guidance regarding the grief and loss process.
Completes psychosocial history and assessment, assessing the needs of the patient and family systems’ psychosocial needs within the guidelines of the policies and procedures.
Provides crisis intervention and suicide assessment.
Participates in the development of the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team, collaborates with other team members, and participates in updates to the plan of care.
Provides services to the patient and family consistent with the plan of care.
Assists the patient and family to cope with psychosocial changes and stresses related to the terminal illness.
Locates and obtains resources necessary for the financial, social, and emotional well‑being of the patient.
Provides counseling to family/caregivers to assist in coping with the approaching death of the patient.
Documents all services in the medical record.
Provides bereavement services to families of patients and refers families to other resources as needed.
Provides training on psycho‑social needs of patients/families to hospice staff and nursing home staff.
Recruit, train, and supervise hospice and home‑care volunteers, including assignments to families and patients.
Assists physicians and other health‑care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems.
Supervises or advises assigned BSW or baccalaureate‑degree person working as a social worker.
Prepares clinical and progress notes according to policy and procedures.
Uses appropriate community resources.
Participates in discharge planning.
Participates in ongoing in‑service education.
Acts as a consultant to agency personnel.
Coordinates care provided to patients and families under the direction of the Director of Health Services.
Assists in preparing the report for administrative review.
Demonstrates knowledge of hospice services, progression of terminal illness, DNR/advance directives, financial resources, cultural diversity, family life cycle, grieving process, and burial planning.
Employs skilled social work interventions (assessment, counseling, education, referral to community resources, crisis intervention).
Continually reassesses psychosocial needs of patient/resident and family (including bereavement risk).
Maintains, formulates, and adheres to individualized care plans to address patient/resident/family needs.
Identifies and attempts to resolve ethical situations that arise in hospice care, seeking assistance from leadership as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any required reports.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field and to maintain current license/certification.
Participates in mandatory in‑services.
Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self‑determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights.
Complies with the corporate compliance program.
Reports job‑related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary.
Follows established safety regulations, including fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
Performs other related duties as needed and as directed by supervisor.
Minimum Education Required
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
Minimum Experience Required
One year experience preferred.
Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law
Social Workers must maintain current licensure and remain in good standing with the state licensure board, providing copies of current licenses to personnel records. Current Driver’s License and Automobile Liability Insurance required.
Additional Qualifications (Preferred qualifications)
Orientation and any other training necessary to complete assigned duties effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Positive criminal history check, Office of the Inspector General Sanction Check, and licensure validations.
Social Workers receive a Clinical Competency Assessment within the first 90 days of employment and as indicated by the Administrator’s recommendations.
Attendance: must maintain timely, regular attendance.
Punctuality.
Professional appearance.
Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members, providing a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude, responding to concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Details
Location: Tennessee-Brownsville (PH Hospice Western Tennessee)
Schedule: Full‑time
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Posting Date: Apr 22, 2026, 9:16:05 PM
Work Locations: PH Hospice Western Tennessee
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Job Purpose: To provide social work services based on the individual needs of the patient and family as identified by the IDG and by the Psychosocial Assessment. The Social Worker will provide psychosocial/supportive services to assist the patient and family by minimizing the stress and problems that arise during terminal illness, related conditions, and the dying process.
Key Responsibilities
Provides professional counseling, assessment of psychosocial needs, financial assessments and explanations of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance benefits to prospective patients/families when necessary, and guidance regarding the grief and loss process.
Completes psychosocial history and assessment, assessing the needs of the patient and family systems’ psychosocial needs within the guidelines of the policies and procedures.
Provides crisis intervention and suicide assessment.
Participates in the development of the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team, collaborates with other team members, and participates in updates to the plan of care.
Provides services to the patient and family consistent with the plan of care.
Assists the patient and family to cope with psychosocial changes and stresses related to the terminal illness.
Locates and obtains resources necessary for the financial, social, and emotional well‑being of the patient.
Provides counseling to family/caregivers to assist in coping with the approaching death of the patient.
Documents all services in the medical record.
Provides bereavement services to families of patients and refers families to other resources as needed.
Provides training on psycho‑social needs of patients/families to hospice staff and nursing home staff.
Recruit, train, and supervise hospice and home‑care volunteers, including assignments to families and patients.
Assists physicians and other health‑care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems.
Supervises or advises assigned BSW or baccalaureate‑degree person working as a social worker.
Prepares clinical and progress notes according to policy and procedures.
Uses appropriate community resources.
Participates in discharge planning.
Participates in ongoing in‑service education.
Acts as a consultant to agency personnel.
Coordinates care provided to patients and families under the direction of the Director of Health Services.
Assists in preparing the report for administrative review.
Demonstrates knowledge of hospice services, progression of terminal illness, DNR/advance directives, financial resources, cultural diversity, family life cycle, grieving process, and burial planning.
Employs skilled social work interventions (assessment, counseling, education, referral to community resources, crisis intervention).
Continually reassesses psychosocial needs of patient/resident and family (including bereavement risk).
Maintains, formulates, and adheres to individualized care plans to address patient/resident/family needs.
Identifies and attempts to resolve ethical situations that arise in hospice care, seeking assistance from leadership as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any required reports.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field and to maintain current license/certification.
Participates in mandatory in‑services.
Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self‑determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights.
Complies with the corporate compliance program.
Reports job‑related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary.
Follows established safety regulations, including fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
Performs other related duties as needed and as directed by supervisor.
Minimum Education Required
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
Minimum Experience Required
One year experience preferred.
Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law
Social Workers must maintain current licensure and remain in good standing with the state licensure board, providing copies of current licenses to personnel records. Current Driver’s License and Automobile Liability Insurance required.
Additional Qualifications (Preferred qualifications)
Orientation and any other training necessary to complete assigned duties effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Positive criminal history check, Office of the Inspector General Sanction Check, and licensure validations.
Social Workers receive a Clinical Competency Assessment within the first 90 days of employment and as indicated by the Administrator’s recommendations.
Attendance: must maintain timely, regular attendance.
Punctuality.
Professional appearance.
Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members, providing a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude, responding to concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Details
Location: Tennessee-Brownsville (PH Hospice Western Tennessee)
Schedule: Full‑time
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Posting Date: Apr 22, 2026, 9:16:05 PM
Work Locations: PH Hospice Western Tennessee
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