What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Mountain Valley Hospice?
Make a Meaningful Impact as a Hospice Social Worker
Join Our Team at Mountain Valley Hospice – Pilot Mountain Service Area
Are you a compassionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life challenges? At Mountain Valley Hospice, we provide exceptional care and support, and we’re seeking a Hospice Social Worker to join our team. This role is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to bring comfort, guidance, and advocacy to those who need it most.
What You’ll Do:
✔ Support & Advocate – Assess patients and families, develop personalized care plans, and provide emotional and practical support to enhance coping skills.
✔ Educate & Guide – Help families navigate the dying process, anticipatory grief, and bereavement while ensuring they have the resources they need.
✔ Collaborate & Communicate – Work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, chaplains, and volunteers, to advocate for patient needs.
✔ Connect to Resources – Make referrals to community organizations, chaplains, and volunteer programs to provide additional support.
✔ Stay Organized – Maintain timely and accurate documentation to ensure seamless care for each patient.
What We’re Looking For:
✔ A bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or rehabilitation counseling from an accredited institution.
✔ At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
✔ A compassionate professional who is comfortable traveling to patients’ homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living facilities (ALFs), and hospitals to provide care.
Why Mountain Valley Hospice?
We value our team and offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
✨ Paid time off, accrued bi-weekly
✨ 7 paid holidays
✨ Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
✨ 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
✨ Employee Assistance Program
✨ Referral bonus program
✨ Educational assistance for professional growth
At Mountain Valley Hospice, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that truly cares about making a difference. If you’re ready to use your skills to bring comfort, dignity, and advocacy to patients and families, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and be a part of something meaningful.
At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
