Hospice Social Worker (LSW)

At Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, the goal is to provide comfort, dignity, and clarity at the end of life. The team is committed to ensuring patients and families are supported not only emotionally but also in navigating the many decisions and challenges that arise throughout the care journey.

Our Social Workers are a critical part of this support system by guiding families through complex healthcare processes, helping them understand disease progression, connecting them to needed resources, and offering grief support that extends beyond the bedside. This role is backed by leadership from a dedicated Social Work professional who understands the depth and demands of this work.

Hospice Social Worker LSW Qualifications:

• Licensed Social Worker
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree completed in a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• 2 years of experience working in a medical setting with experience with hospice and/or palliative care
• Ability to work in both hospice & palliative programs
• Provide emotional, social, and grief support to patients and family members, collaborating with spiritual and bereavement support staff.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings, identifying social-psychological issues and their interrelatedness with medical problems.
• Assist in coordination and participation in Ultimate Gift Programs, such as Gift of a Day and Veteran Recognitions.
• Reliable personal vehicle/transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to safely operate said vehicle to visit patients and perform job duties within the field.

Hospice Social Worker LSW Schedule & Benefits:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with support for the on-call team. 
• Visiting patients throughout Cuyahoga County.
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO.
• Ability to grow into a variety of different roles inside our team and organization, including leadership opportunities.