Hospice Social Worker (FT)

Goodwin Living

7 days ago

VirginiaFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Goodwin Living as a Hospice Social Worker – Full-Time in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in admissions to hospice team and communicates initial assessment to hospice team.

Offers direct social work interventions to patients and their families and provides appropriate measures for helping in their personal adjustment to end of life issues.

Counsels with hospice patients and families to enable them to discuss and understand feelings, attitudes, fears, and anxieties related to problem solving, and to explore alternative solutions.

Participates in the development and implementation of the plan of care as it relates to psychosocial aspects.

Requirements

Must be proficient in computer skills and able to learn at least two electronic medical record software.

Preferably a Master of Social Work degree from an accredited university and, if not licensed, is willing to work toward licensure.

Three (3) years of relevant experience in Social Work preferred; prefer at least one (1) year in hospice.

Must possess ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, family members and the public. A sampling of our many

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Goodwin Living in United States.

Key Skills

Hospice Social WorkInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationEnd Of Life CareTransition ManagementAdvance Care PlanningSocial Work InterventionsCounselingPlan Of Care DevelopmentBereavement CounselingVolunteer EducationCommunity OutreachComputer ProficiencyElectronic Medical Record SoftwareSocial Work

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker (FT) at Goodwin Living a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Goodwin Living is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Hospice Social Work, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, End Of Life Care, Transition Management, Advance Care Planning, Social Work Interventions, Counseling, Plan Of Care Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will provide hospice social work services as part of the interdisciplinary team's plan of care to address the needs of patients and families at end of life, including assisting with transition management and advance care planning implementation. Key duties involve offering direct s...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Repayment Program, Retirement Plan- 401(k), Free Meals, Fitness Center Access. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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