Hospice Social Worker

Job Title: Hospice Social Worker (with Community Outreach Responsibilities)

Location: Clarksville TN
Employment Type: Part-Time with opportunity for Full-Time
Department: Hospice / Palliative Care
Reports To: Clinical Director / Hospice Manager

Position Summary

The Hospice Social Worker provides emotional support, counseling, resource coordination, and advocacy for patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey. In addition, this role includes conducting outreach in the community to raise awareness about hospice services, strengthen referral relationships, and expand access to care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Social Work Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families.

• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide counseling for anticipatory grief, coping, advance care planning, and end-of-life decision-making.

• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy, services, and care processes.

• Facilitate access to community resources, financial assistance, home-care supports, and bereavement services.

• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.

• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during periods of distress.

• Assist families with post-death planning, funeral coordination, and follow-up bereavement support.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets regulatory and organizational standards.

Community Outreach & Engagement:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners, such as senior centers, faith-based organizations, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and social service agencies.

• Conduct outreach presentations, workshops, and educational sessions to increase community understanding of hospice and palliative care.

• Participate in local events, resource fairs, and community programs to promote awareness of services.

• Identify unmet community needs and collaborate with the leadership team to enhance access to care.

• Serve as a compassionate ambassador for the organization within the community.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of hospice or palliative care experience.

• Current state licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LSW, or equivalent).

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and conduct community outreach or education.

• Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of end-of-life care, grief support, cultural competency, and family systems.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 

• Prior experience in community engagement, outreach, or healthcare education.